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Played
June 9, 2011 7:00 PM EDT
Bank of America Stadium — Charlotte, North Carolina
Referee: J. Marrufo
Attendance: 46021
June 9, 2011 7:00 PM EDT
Bank of America Stadium — Charlotte, North Carolina
Referee: J. Marrufo
Attendance: 46021
90+5′
Randall Brenes Moya
Top of the Match
Rodolfo Zelaya
El Salvador
El Salvador
Rodolfo Zelaya
El Salvador
El Salvador
Flop of the Match
Álvaro Saborío
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Álvaro Saborío
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Goal.com Rating 
Fans' Rating Costa Rica 1-1 El Salvador: Brenes captures late point
The Cuscatlecos were held to a draw after the Ticos drew level through Randall Brenes, who scored deep in injury time
By Clark Whitney
Getty
El Salvador had a surprise lead erased at the death as Costa Rica came back from the brink of defeat to earn a draw in Thursday's Gold Cup match.
The Cuscatlecos entered the half-time break with a lead thanks to Rodolfo Zelaya's stunning free-kick, converted just moments before the interval. The 22-year old's strike shocked the Ticos, who had looked dangerous, with Alvaro Saborio having multiple good chances fail to find their way into the net.
Following the half-time interval, Costa Rica controlled the majority of possession and were rewarded for their efforts deep into injury time. Randall Brenes, a late substitute, made his impact in the 95th minute when he scored the equaliser.
The result sees Costa Rica move one point clear of Mexico for the lead in Group A at the moment. El Salvador would have entered a three-way tie for first place with a win, but instead move third.
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Results
Times In EDT
Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
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Chicharito
Striker Mexico |
7 | 1 |
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Rodolfo Zelaya
Striker El Salvador |
4 | 1 |
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A. De Nigris
Striker Mexico |
4 | 0 |
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Clint Dempsey
Midfielder USA |
3 | 0 |
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Giovani dos Santos
Striker Mexico |
3 | 0 |