Honduras’ viral goal that was of no avail: acrobatic heel in the air and great volley before the tough defeat against Costa Rica

The selection of Costa Ricadirected by the Argentine coach Gustavo Alfaroqualified this Saturday for the America’s Cup with a resounding 3-1 victory Honduras in a playoff Concacaf for a place in the continental tournament to be played from June 20 to July 14 in the United States.

The many of Orlando Gallo, Warren Madrigal AND Jefferson Brenes In the end they overturn a story that started badly after the Honduran’s opening goal. Michael Chirinos.

The Club Deportivo Olimpia left winger finished with a furious volley from outside the area after an acrobatic backheel assist. Jerry Bengson. no way Keylor Navaswho flew and flew and could only watch the ball go into his goal.

It seemed that that shot, 10 minutes into the match, would orient the Hondurans’ standings, but the wind changed and the rejuvenated Costa Rican team achieved sixth place in Concacaf for the America’s CupPleases Canadawho had previously defeated Trinidad and Tobago 2-0 to become Argentina’s first rival.

Costa Rica will debut in the competition on June 24 against Braziland then you will have to face Colombia AND Paraguay in the activity of Group D.

In an intense first half full of fouls in midfield at Toyota Park in Frisco, Texas, the Honduran team led by Reinaldo Rueda took the lead in the 10th minute with that great goal from Chirinos which has already gone viral.

Costa Rica reacted immediately and two minutes later Orlando Galo equalized the score by taking advantage of a rebound from goalkeeper Rougier after a header from Calvo.

The Costa Rican team settled better on the pitch and became dangerous with the skill of Manfred Ugalde and with free kicks.

Honduras, decimated by numerous injuries due to this call, had few opportunities in attack in the first half and in one of these they almost scored with a shot from Bengtson which found a decisive response from Navas.

The second half opens with an incisive Honduras team looking for the winning goal while Costa Rica withstands the pressure and regains control of the action.

Good combination play on the right gave Costa Rica their second goal when Ugalde assisted a header into the box for Warren Madrigal, who struck the ball into the corner with a powerful right-footed shot in the 12th minute.

The positive momentum gave Costa Rica a 3-1 lead as Jefferson Brenes’ shot from outside the box deflected off a defender and left Rougier with no chance to react.

Alfaro renewed his team in key positions in the last half hour of the match, which allowed Costa Rica to maintain their lead and avoid clear chances in their own area. Now he’s aiming for a coup against Brazil and all.

Source: EFE