Mexico drew 0-0 with Costa Rica on Sunday night time at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to win Group A of the CONCACAF Gold Cup and can play Saudi Arabia within the quarterfinals.
Mexico’s Santiago Gimenez appeared to attain on a bicycle kick within the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time, however the purpose was disallowed by Guatemalan referee Mario Escobar following a video evaluation. Giménez seemed to be offside when Carlos Rodríguez lofted the ball into the penalty space following a free kick. Orlando Galo’s headed clearance try went in entrance of the purpose to Giménez.
Mexico, unbeaten in 10 Gold Cup matches in opposition to Costa Rica, completed even with the Ticos at seven factors, however received the group on purpose distinction.
El Tri, which defeated the Dominican Republic and Suriname of their first two matches, will play Saudi Arabia subsequent weekend whereas the Costa Ricans will face the US.
Costa Rica shall be lacking 4 common starters. Ahead Manfred Ugalde, who has three targets within the event, and midfielder Carlos Mora are suspended for yellow-card accumulation. Defender Ariel Lassiter has a fractured left hand and ahead Warren Madrigal a damaged left leg.
