Saturday, October 07, 2017

FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CONCACAF): Kendall Waston's Stoppage-Time Equalizer Punches Ticos' Ticket For Russia

At San Jose, Costa Rica:

Kendall Waston's equalizer in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time on Saturday lifted Costa Rica to a 1-1 home draw with Honduras as the Ticos qualified for next year's FIFA World Cup in Russia.  Eddie Hernandez scored for the guests at 66 minutes.

Mexico clinched first place as a result of the Costa Rica-Honduras draw.

Hexagonal Round Standings:

1. x-Mexico (GP: 9; GD: +10; PTS: 21)
2. x-Costa Rica (GP: 9; GD: +7; PTS: 16)
3.    United States (GP: 9; PTS: +5; PTS: 12)
4.    Panama (GP: 9; GD: -2; PTS: 10)
5.    Honduras (GP; 9; GD: -7; PTS: 10)
6. z-Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 9; GD: -13; PTS: 3)

x-Qualified for 2018 FIFA World Cup

z-Eliminated

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