Selection of Costa Rica He was unable to pull off the miracle this Tuesday and advance to the quarter-finals of the Copa América, but said goodbye to the competition with his head held high, after winning 2-1 against Paraguay in Austin and give themselves, at least, a few moments of hope where it seems impossible.
Header goals from Francisco Calvo and 19-year-old Josimar Alcócer in the first seven minutes had Costa Rica now dreaming of progressing, beating Brazil, with a six-goal deficit to also recovered.
Argentina coach Gustavo Alfaro’s team could not. Ramón Sosa’s 1-2 final draw ended Paraguay’s hopes of qualification, but it did not detract from the impressive work done by the Ticos. They have a young group and a very experienced coach. Two years before the World Cup, they showed that they have arguments to be competitive.
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