Match report

Costa Rica Defeats Grenada 3-0 in World Cup Qualification

Grenada
Grenada
0–3
FT
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Jun 9, 2024

Costa Rica put on a dominant display to secure a 3-0 victory over Grenada in their World Cup Qualification match. Goals from M. Ugalde, A. Zamora, and G. Taylor ensured Costa Rica maintained their strong performance throughout the game. Grenada struggled to cope with Costa Rica's offensive prowess and conceded early, setting the tone for the match.

Key Facts

  • • Costa Rica defeated Grenada 3-0 in the CONCACAF World Cup Qualification match.
  • • Goals were scored by M. Ugalde (9'), A. Zamora (34'), and G. Taylor (70').
  • • Josh Gabriel received a yellow card for Grenada in the 1st minute.
  • • Francisco Calvo of Costa Rica was shown a yellow card in the 73rd minute.
  • • M. Ugalde provided two assists in the match.

Lineups

Grenada

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Belfon (G)
  • 16 K. Clarke
  • 4 K. Harrack (D)
  • 5 O. Beckles (D)
  • 21 J. P. Gabriel (D)
  • 19 K. Theodore (M)
  • 8 M. Hippolyte (M)
  • 15 J. Francis
  • 11 S. John-Brown (M)
  • 20 D. Johnson (M)
  • 9 L. Akins (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 B. Ettienne
  • 3 B. Charles
  • 6 D. D. Pierre
  • 7 R. Frank
  • 10 S. Lewis
  • 12 C. Phillip
  • 13 S. A. Abraham
  • 14 J. Kabuusu
  • 17 T. Williams
  • 18 V. Valcin
  • 22 T. Thomas
  • 23 J. Charles

Costa Rica

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 23 P. Sequeira (G)
  • 3 J. Mitchell (D)
  • 6 J. Cascante (D)
  • 15 F. Calvo (D)
  • 2 G. G. Taylor Dosman (M)
  • 14 O. Galo (M)
  • 10 B. Aguilera Zamora (M)
  • 11 A. Lassiter (M)
  • 20 J. Alcocer (F)
  • 21 A. Zamora (F)
  • 9 M. Ugalde (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 K. Chamorro
  • 4 J. Vargas
  • 5 F. Faerron
  • 7 A. Rojas
  • 8 J. Mora
  • 12 J. Campbell
  • 13 J. Brenes
  • 16 A. J. Bran Flores
  • 17 W. Madrigal
  • 18 A. Cruz
  • 19 K. Vargas
  • 22 H. Quiros

Timeline

  1. Grenada
    1' Grenada Card · Yellow Card
    Josh Gabriel

    Foul

  2. Costa Rica
    9' Costa Rica Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ugalde · Assist: B. Aguilera Zamora
  3. Costa Rica
    34' Costa Rica Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Zamora · Assist: M. Ugalde
  4. Grenada
    46' Grenada subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Clarke · On: B. Ettienne
  5. Grenada
    46' Grenada subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Johnson · On: J. Charles
  6. Costa Rica
    64' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Lassiter · On: J. Vargas
  7. Costa Rica
    64' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Alcócer · On: W. Madrigal
  8. Costa Rica
    70' Costa Rica Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Taylor · Assist: M. Ugalde
  9. Costa Rica
    73' Costa Rica Card · Yellow Card
    Francisco Calvo

    Argument

  10. Costa Rica
    74' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Ugalde · On: Kenneth Vargas
  11. Costa Rica
    74' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Taylor · On: H. Quirós
  12. Grenada
    75' Grenada subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Hippolyte · On: S. Lewis
  13. Grenada
    75' Grenada subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Theodore · On: S. A. Abraham
  14. Costa Rica
    80' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Zamora · On: Joel Campbell
  15. Grenada
    81' Grenada Card · Yellow Card
    K. Harrack

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Grenada Costa Rica
Fouls 17 24
Pass Accuracy 75% 70%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 12
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 362 246
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 0 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 273 173
Shots Inside Box 3 9
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. Ugalde's early goal in the 9th minute set the tone for Costa Rica's victory and demoralized Grenada.
  • ▸ A. Zamora's second goal in the 34th minute solidified Costa Rica's lead and further weakened Grenada's morale.
  • ▸ G. Taylor's goal in the 70th minute put the game out of reach for Grenada.