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Concacaf Gold Cup: Costa Rica wins gold cup with 6-4 victory over Martinique, securing 13th consecutive knockout stage

Posted : 05 July 2023
Costa Rica bounced back in impressive fashion after earning only one point from their first two matches in the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup.

They secured a thrilling 6-4 victory against Martinique in Group C action at Red Bull Arena, setting a new record for the highest scoring game in Gold Cup history.

This win ensured Costa Rica's progression to the knockout stage for the 13th consecutive time.
 
As runners-up in Group C, Costa Rica now face Mexico in the next round on Saturday in Arlington, Texas. In the match against Martinique, Costa Rica had struggled to find the back of the net in their previous matches. However, they quickly changed that trend when Kendall Waston capitalized on a loose ball in the box to open the scoring in the 10th minute.
 
Martinique's Patrick Burner responded brilliantly with a curling strike from outside the box in the 18th minute, his third goal of the competition. Francisco Calvo restored Costa Rica's lead with a goal in the 41st minute, giving them a slender 2-1 advantage at halftime.
 
Early in the second half, Juan Pablo Vargas scored a towering header to extend Costa Rica's lead to 3-1. Joel Campbell then calmly converted a penalty in the 56th minute, seemingly putting the game out of reach at 4-1.

Anthony Contreras added another goal for Costa Rica in the 68th minute, his first at a Gold Cup.
 
Martinique, however, showed resilience and managed to reduce the deficit. Brighton Labeau converted a penalty in the 74th minute, followed by another goal from Burner with a fine half volley in the 78th minute, making it 5-3.

Despite Martinique's efforts, Diego Campos sealed the victory for Costa Rica with a goal in the 89th minute. Jonathan Mexique scored a consolation goal for Martinique in the 92nd minute.
 
With their thrilling win, Costa Rica showcased their ability to bounce back and secured a place in the knockout stage of the tournament, setting up an exciting clash with Mexico.

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