Costa Rica		República Dominicana
Right 5-3-2HN	Tactics	4-2-3-1
49%	Possession	51%
41%	Play in the half	59%
8	Shots	7
3	Fouls	5
0	Yellow cards	2
1	Red cards	0
1	Offsides	1
69.3	average mark	72.6
formidable	Shooting	outstanding
excellent	Passing	formidable
incredible	Defending	brilliant

19 minute.
Delgado makes an instep pass. Baquero approaches the ball. Carranza fouls. Baquero was harmed in the clash. Baquero is likely to take the free-kick. Cardoso miraculously changed the ball`s trajectory.

22 minute.
Alcázar takes over possession. Carranza centers. Ponce just manages to reach the ball first. Ponce lobs the ball high into the air. Lanuza makes a diving header.
Missed by few inches.

27 minute.
Baquero wins the ball from behind. Baquero makes a sublime pass. Alcázar takes over possession. Alcázar has a fantastic effort at goal. Cardoso hopelessly throws himself behind the ball.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
Costa Rica - República Dominicana 0:1

33 minute.
Valenzuela approaches the ball. Valenzuela centers. following a swift pass, Centeno attempts to control the ball. Alcázar approaches the ball. Alcázar takes a swing and hits it... The ball hits the bar.

34 minute.
Torrealba lobs the ball high into the air. Lanuza takes the ball on, but the ref holds up the play - offside. Linares quickly takes the free-kick. Alcázar just manages to reach the ball first. Alcázar shoots. Cardoso tries to get hold of the ball but it slips out of his hands. The ball hits the post.

38 minute.
Centeno quickly takes the free-kick. Ponce just manages to reach the ball first. Aguirre tripped the opponent on purpose. Aguirre is cautioned. Ponce was hurt. He`s crying with pain! Ponce takes a quick free-kick. Aguilar makes a diving header. Post!
GOOOAAAAAAL!!! It`s a close game - a draw!
Costa Rica - República Dominicana 1:1

42 minute.
Ponce, swiftly takes the throw-in. Arechavaleta takes over possession. Mella trips an opponent. That`s a foul! Arechavaleta is being dressed by the doctor, he gets up, limping. Ponce is likely to centre the ball towards the box, he takes a short run-up. Aguilar makes a diving header. Castro tries to get hold of the ball but it slips out of his hands.

The teams leave the pitch at the end of the half. The fans applaud great play from both sides.
The statistics of play in the half: Costa Rica 45%, República Dominicana 55%.
None of the teams have managed to break the deadlock - the game remains closely poised!
Costa Rica - República Dominicana 1:1

46 minute.
Buitrago comes on to the pitch.

52 minute.
Arias plays the ball off with his head. Herrera just manages to reach the ball first. Baquero fouls. Baquero is cautioned.

63 minute.
The ball is kicked out of play. Alcántara comes on to the pitch. Pacheco comes on to the pitch. Alcántara approaches to take the throw-in. He is well-known for his good throws. Pacheco lobs the ball high into the air. Alcázar approaches the ball. Alcázar shoots.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
Costa Rica - República Dominicana 1:2

70 minute.
Throw-in. Abbott comes on to the pitch.

81 minute.
Arias lobs the ball high into the air. Alcázar just manages to reach the ball first. Caballero brutally fouls inside the box. Penalty! The referee takes the red card out of his top pocket, Caballero goes straight to the changing room for an early bath. Alcázar is being dressed by the doctor, he gets up, limping. Alcázar is unable to continue playing. Durán comes on to the pitch. Pacheco will face the keeper in penalty kick. Following a moment of concentration he runs up to the ball. Cardoso palms the ball clear.

88 minute.
The ball is kicked out of play. Buitrago, swiftly takes the throw-in. Arias approaches the ball. Aguilar wins the ball from behind. Aguilar shoots. Castro palms the ball away with the tips of his fingers.

The teams leave the pitch at the end of the half. The fans applaud great play from both sides.
The statistics of play in the half: Costa Rica 38%, República Dominicana 62%.
Costa Rica - República Dominicana 1:2