Mexico triumphs, advancing to the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup semifinals. In the quarterfinals clash at AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys. El Tri secures a 2-0 victory against Costa Rica. Although they could have scored more, Mexico’s dominant performance stands out.
Further, The first half ended in a sloppy fashion, with both teams unable to break the deadlock. Costa Rica exerted sustained pressure around the 30th minute. But failed to hit the target with their shots. As the half progressed, Mexico gained momentum. With right winger Uriel Antuna coming close to scoring, only to hit the side netting with an off-balance shot.
The breakthrough finally arrived early in the second half. Henry Martin made a decisive move inside the left side of the penalty box. Drawing a foul and earning a spot kick. Orbelin Pineda calmly stepped up and placed the ball beyond the reach of goalkeeper Kevin Chamorro. Who seemed disappointed with his missed save. Both teams continued to create chances in search of goals. But goalkeepers Chamorro and Guillermo Ochoa stood strong, denying any equalizing attempts.
Mexico:- in 2023 semifinals
However, Mexico sealed the deal late in regulation time. Roberto Alvarado broke through Costa Rica’s defensive line on the left flank, skillfully dribbling into the box. He then delivered a precise cut-back cross, finding Erick Sanchez, who finished emphatically. This pivotal connection between two reserves provided the decisive goal.
The match saw Mexico register 14 shots, with eight hitting the target. While Costa Rica managed nine shots but only found the target once, leaving them disappointed. Possession was nearly evenly split, with Mexico having 52% of the ball compared to Costa Rica’s 48%.
This continues Mexico’s impressive run in the tournament. They began with a dominant 4-0 victory over Honduras in the group-stage opener, followed by a 3-1 win against Haiti. Although they faced a shocking 0-1 defeat against Qatar. Who scored with their only shot on goal, El Tri quickly moved past that setback.
Now, Mexico awaits the winner of the Guatemala vs. Jamaica match for the semifinals. The highly anticipated semifinal clash will take place on Wednesday, July 12. at Allegiant Stadium, the home of the Las Vegas Raiders.
On the other side of the bracket, Panama awaits the winner between the United States and Canada, whose match will be decided on Sunday.
