Mexico vs Costa Rica 2009: Gold Cup Finals

July 24, 2009 By 5 Comments

At the end of what seemed like an agonizing semi-final game in the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup, it was Mexico that beat Costa Rica 1-1 and won through penalties. They now advance to the final in New York on Sunday, where they will take on the US.

According to mexico.worldcupblog.org, Costa Rica didn’t waste any time in attacking the Mexican goal in the opening minute. Herron apparently got very close to scoring, but Efrain Juarez slid across the goal and stopped the ball from going in.

Mexico vs Costa Rica 2009: Gold Cup Finals

Mexico then scored a goal in the 88th minute to put the score at 1-0. But soon after, Costa Rica hit back and scored a goal to equalize. It then came down to penalties and Mexico took the first shot and scored. Mexico scored 5 penalties and Costa Rica only scored 3.

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  • Elizabeth

    This was an awesome game.

  • Footballa5

    What was a hell of a match that really told the true tale of the talent and passion the two teams and countries have for this marvelous game the world calls football. Although there were moments were the fans showed no class with the countless cups and trash rthat were thrown on to the field at various players, the match was still one for the history books. The future definitely is looking bright for the Mexican national team. The Battle between the United States appears to be just that, a fight to the end with both teams ready to take home the Gold. Football For Ever!

  • geidy

    mexico is the best

  • geidy

    i saw it 2 they are da best

  • rosa

    mexico the best:D