Gold Cup
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Played
June 12, 2011 8:00 PM EDT
Soldier Field — Chicago, Illinois
Referee:‬ R. Moreno‎
Attendance:‬ 61500‎
 
 

Player Ratings: Mexico 4-1 Costa Rica

Mexico Mexico
Alfredo Talavera
49
10
4.0

Make some key saves against the strong Costa Rican attack.

Carlos Amoldo Salcido
63
5
3.5

Stayed in front of his man and won some key headers.

Rafa Márquez
76
6
4.0

Sparked Mexico against Costa Rica. El Tri was slow in the beginning of the game but Marquez's goal to open up its scoring inspired his teammates.

Héctor Alfredo Moreno
64
3
3.5

Was a strong player minalimizing Ruiz's impact in the game.

Gerardo Torrado
32
25
3.5

Was calm in the midfield and made key passes.

Pablo Edson Barrera
61
3
4.0

Barrera took advantage of a disheartened Costa Rican defense by powering in a shot.

Israel Castro
32
12
3.5

Held his own against the likes of Sabario and Ruiz and assisted a tough defense.

Efraín Juárez
49
8
3.5

Was solid tonight but wasn't as spectacular as he was in the first two outings.

Jose Andrés Guardado
Top of the Match
102
8
4.5

Proved his dominance against Costa Rica tonight, exploiting the team's weak defense on the flanks. His two strikes should how Dangerous he was on the night.

Giovani dos Santos
70
9
4.0

Like Chicharito, had an average night compared to his previous efforts from the last night. Made some slashing runs toward goal but couldn't find the back of the goal.

Chicharito
94
22
4.0

He's human after all. He had an average game tonight making good solid runs and being on target with his shots.

• Substitutions
Jonathan Emmanuel Orozco
6
2
N/A

DNP

Jorge Emmanuel Torres
24
9
3.5

Came and filled in well for Marquez in the second half.

Á. Reyna
27
10
3.5

Continues to be solid for Mexico, showing his steady foot in key situaitons.

J. Zavala
7
5
N/A

DNP

E. Hernández
6
4
N/A

DNP

A. De Nigris
35
1
3.5

As he proved in the first two matches of the Gold Cup, De Nigris is El Tri's physical presence up top.

Costa Rica Costa Rica
Keilor Navas Gamboa
6
11
4.0

Made some saves but was the unfortunate victim of Mexico's attack.

Johnny Acosta Zamora
1
8
2.5

Had a long night against Mexico as he wasn't able to keep in front of anyone.

José Andrés Salvatierra López
1
10
2.5

Like the rest of Costa Rica's defense, was inept against Mexico.

H. Mora
Flop of the Match
3
10
3.0

Was embarrassing against Mexico, he couldn't keep up and ended sitting in the second half.

Junior Díaz
0
7
2.5

Was poor throughout the match and couldn't stop any advancing player.

Dennis Amos Marshall Maxwell
1
5
3.0

Looked out of his depth against Mexico tonight.

Celso Borges
2
9
3.5

Was average in the midfield.

Christian Bolaños
1
7
3.5

Couldn't Mexico's midfield and couldn't keep possession long enough to assist Costa Rica's attack.

Álvaro Saborío
1
11
3.5

He was assertive but most of his shots went begging.

Bryan Ruiz
3
12
3.5

Assisted Urena's goal but was a disappointing night for the highly touted forward.

• Substitutions
Oscar Duarte
2
7
3.0

Came in the second half and stopped some of the damage from the first half.

Diego Madrigal Ulloa
2
6
3.0

He was poor against Mexico but he one of the stronger defenders for Costa Rica.

Marcos Danilo Ureña Porras
8
6
4.0

Had a great strike that gave Costa Rica a brief chance to get back in the game. Still, it was a little too late. Great sub by Costa Rica.

Results
Group A - Matchday 3
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Player Ratings
Tournament
Position
Ranking
Top Scorers
Player   Goals Penalties
Chicharito Chicharito
Striker
Mexico 		7 1
Rodolfo Zelaya Rodolfo Zelaya
Striker
El Salvador 		4 1
A. De Nigris A. De Nigris
Striker
Mexico 		4 0
Clint Dempsey Clint Dempsey
Midfielder
USA 		3 0
Giovani dos Santos Giovani dos Santos
Striker
Mexico 		3 0