Costa Rica’s nationwide staff was unable to drag off a miracle on Tuesday and attain the quarter-finals of the Copa América, however it stated goodbye to the event with its head held excessive, after beating Paraguay 2-1 in Austin and giving itself, at the least, a couple of moments of hope when the not possible appeared doable.
Headers from Francisco Calvo and 19-year-old Josimar Alcócer within the first seven minutes gave Costa Rica an opportunity to dream for a second. In an effort to advance, they wanted to win, Brazil’s defeat, and likewise needed to make up for a six-goal distinction.
The staff led by Argentine coach Gustavo Alfaro was unable to take action. The purpose that gave Paraguay the ultimate 1-2, scored by Ramón Sosa, ended their hopes of qualifying, however didn’t tarnish the good work of the Ticos. They’ve a younger group and a extremely skilled coach. Two years earlier than the World Cup, they’ve proven that they’ve the arguments to be aggressive.
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