Costa Rica National Football Team qualifies for CONCACAF Nations League Final Four
Panama national football team eliminated after 2-0 defeat
CONCACAF Nations League action continued on Tuesday, June 14, 2023, with Costa Rica claiming a berth in the Final Four after a 2-0 win over Panama. The match was played at the Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica in San José, with goals from Joel Campbell and Anthony Contreras securing the victory for the hosts.
Costa Rica's victory sets up a semi-final clash with Mexico
Costa Rica's victory means they will now face Mexico in the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Nations League. Mexico, the defending champions, secured their place in the Final Four after topping Group A. The other semi-final will see the United States take on Honduras.
Costa Rica's win a boost for the nation
Costa Rica's win over Panama is a major boost for the nation, which has been struggling for form in recent months. The victory is likely to give the team confidence heading into the semi-finals, where they will be hoping to cause an upset against Mexico.
Panama's defeat a disappointment for the nation
Panama's defeat to Costa Rica is a disappointment for the nation, which had been hoping to reach the Final Four. The team will now have to focus on the third-place match, where they will face the loser of the semi-final between the United States and Honduras.