Match report

Costa Rica Defeats Bahamas 8-0 in World Cup Qualification CONCACAF

Bahamas
Bahamas
0–8
FT
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Jun 7, 2025

Costa Rica delivered a commanding performance, securing an 8-0 victory against Bahamas in their World Cup Qualification CONCACAF match. The Ticos, led by multiple scorers including A. Martinez and W. Madrigal, demonstrated their superior footballing prowess throughout the game, leaving the Bahamas defense shattered.

Key Facts

  • • Costa Rica scored 8 goals, with A. Martinez and W. Madrigal being among the top scorers
  • • Bahamas received a yellow card in the 32nd minute
  • • J. Mora and A. Bran also contributed to Costa Rica's scoring
  • • Bahamas made several substitutions in the second half, but could not prevent the heavy defeat
  • • A. Martinez provided two assists for Costa Rica's goals

Lineups

Bahamas

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Wheaton
  • 13 W. Gardiner
  • 12 J. Minns (D)
  • 6 J. Tilo
  • 11 J. Cheetham
  • 4 J. Miller (D)
  • 7 N. Lopez (M)
  • 8 K. Thomas (M)
  • 5 W. Bayles (M)
  • 19 R. Edgecombe
  • 10 L. Milfrise (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 A. Moss
  • 3 L. Carroll
  • 9 J. Massey
  • 14 L. Cross
  • 16 J. Kelly
  • 17 J. Anton
  • 18 N. Walker
  • 20 O. Chemaly
  • 21 A. Roberts

Costa Rica

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Navas (G)
  • 19 K. Myrie (D)
  • 3 J. Mitchell (D)
  • 4 J. Vargas (D)
  • 15 F. Calvo (D)
  • 8 J. Mora (D)
  • 16 A. J. Bran Flores (M)
  • 14 O. Galo (M)
  • 20 J. Alcocer (M)
  • 12 A. Martinez (F)
  • 9 M. Ugalde (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 S. van der Putten
  • 5 F. Faerron
  • 6 A. Gamboa
  • 7 A. Rojas
  • 10 C. Nunez
  • 11 A. Lassiter
  • 13 J. Brenes
  • 17 W. Madrigal
  • 18 A. Lezcano
  • 21 A. Zamora
  • 22 G. Villalobos Alfaro
  • 23 P. Sequeira

Timeline

  1. Costa Rica
    20' Costa Rica Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Martinez · Assist: M. Ugalde
  2. Bahamas
    32' Bahamas Card · Yellow Card
    N. Lopez

    Foul

  3. Costa Rica
    37' Costa Rica Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Mora · Assist: A. Bran
  4. Costa Rica
    45' Costa Rica Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Bran
  5. Costa Rica
    46' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Myrie · On: A. Rojas
  6. Costa Rica
    46' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Bran · On: Cristopher Núñez
  7. Costa Rica
    48' Costa Rica Goal · Normal Goal
    Orlando Galo · Assist: A. Martinez
  8. Costa Rica
    51' Costa Rica Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ugalde · Assist: A. Martinez
  9. Bahamas
    58' Bahamas subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Bayles · On: L. Carroll
  10. Costa Rica
    62' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Mora · On: A. Lassiter
  11. Costa Rica
    62' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Martinez · On: W. Madrigal
  12. Costa Rica
    64' Costa Rica Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Madrigal
  13. Bahamas
    74' Bahamas subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Edgecombe · On: L. Cross
  14. Bahamas
    74' Bahamas subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Lopez · On: O. Chemaly
  15. Costa Rica
    78' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Ugalde · On: A. Zamora
  16. Costa Rica
    79' Costa Rica Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Madrigal · Assist: J. Alcócer
  17. Bahamas
    86' Bahamas subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Milfrise · On: A. Moss
  18. Bahamas
    86' Bahamas subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Miller · On: J. Anton
  19. Costa Rica
    90' Costa Rica Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Zamora

Match Stats

Stat Bahamas Costa Rica
Fouls 6 5
Pass Accuracy 57% 92%
Offsides 0 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 1 47
Corners 0 10
Total Passes 171 583
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 0 13
Shots on Target 1 19
xG — —
Shots off Target 0 15
Possession 22% 78%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 97 534
Shots Inside Box 0 28
Saves 11 1
Shots Outside Box 1 19

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Costa Rica's early goal by A. Martinez in the 20th minute set the tone for their dominant performance
  • ▸ The four goals scored in the second half, including two by W. Madrigal, solidified Costa Rica's commanding lead and effectively ended any hope of a comeback from Bahamas