World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Costa Rica and Panama qualify for the final stage
SAN JOSé, Sep. 6, 2016 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (American Qualifiers) : Costa Rica defeated Panama by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Tuesday night at the Costa Rica National Stadium in San José.
Christian Bolaños scored dual goals
Costa Rica dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by midfielder Christian Bolaños in the 19th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Costa Ricans further widened their lead in the second period by scoring twice (Bolaños '79 and Matarrita '84).
Costa Rica and Panama both qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament.Fixtures and Results : Fourth Round Group B
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Overview
Costa Rica at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1990)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Panama at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
Costa Rica
3:1
Panama
3:1 (1:0)
- 6 September 2016
- 19:30
- San José
Fourth Round Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 16 |
| Panama | 10 |
 Jamaica | 4 |
 Haiti | 1 |
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