US lose to Costa Rica but qualify for 2022 on goal difference. Ticos now face Kiwis
March 31 – Lightening almost struck twice. The US were knocked out of World Cup qualifying for Russia 2018 after losing to a better organised and prepared Trinidad and Tobago. Last night they hung on to their automatic 2022 qualification place on goal difference.
A resurgent Costa Rica who have won six and drawn one of their last seven qualifying matches – including beating group winners Canada and drawing with second-placed Mexico – delivered a masterclass in how to win with a 2-0 victory in front of their home crowd.
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