Match report
Costa Rica Secures 2-1 Victory Over Trinidad and Tobago in World Cup Qualification
Costa Rica
2–1
FT
Trinidad and Tobago
Jun 11, 2025
Costa Rica secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Trinidad and Tobago in their World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF match, with J. Mitchell and W. Madrigal scoring for Costa Rica, and L. García replying for Trinidad and Tobago. Trinidad and Tobago fought back but couldn't overcome the deficit, despite a red card for A. Jones late in the game.
Key Facts
- • Costa Rica 2–1 Trinidad and Tobago
- • J. Mitchell scored first for Costa Rica at minute 23
- • W. Madrigal doubled the lead at minute 38
- • L. García scored for Trinidad and Tobago at minute 58
- • A. Jones received a red card at minute 76
Lineups
Costa Rica
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 K. Navas (G)
- 22 C. Mora (D)
- 3 J. Mitchell (D)
- 4 J. Vargas (D)
- 15 F. Calvo (D)
- 16 A. J. Bran Flores (M)
- 14 O. Galo (M)
- 20 J. Alcocer (M)
- 8 J. Mora (M)
- 17 W. Madrigal (F)
- 9 M. Ugalde (F)
Substitutes
- 23 P. Sequeira
- 18 A. Lezcano
- 5 F. Faerron
- 6 A. Gamboa
- 2 S. van der Putten
- 13 J. Brenes
- 10 C. Nunez
- 12 K. Myrie
- 11 A. Lassiter
- 19 K. Vargas
- 21 A. Zamora
- 7 A. Rojas
Trinidad and Tobago
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Phillips (G)
- 17 R. Cardines (D)
- 3 I. Garcia
- 16 A. Jones (D)
- 5 S. Bateau (D)
- 13 T. Spicer (D)
- 15 D. Sealy (M)
- 10 K. Molino (M)
- 8 D. Phillips (M)
- 19 A. Fortune (M)
- 11 L. Garcia (F)
Substitutes
- 22 D. Smith
- 21 J. St. Hillaire
- 2 D. Hospedales
- 23 N. Powder
- 6 A. Raymond
- 9 N. James
- 18 A. Rampersad
- 7 S. Yeates
- 14 W. Frederick
- 20 R. Gill
- 12 I. Leacock
Timeline
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14' Trinidad and Tobago Card · Yellow CardA. Jones
Foul
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23' Costa Rica Goal · Normal GoalJ. Mitchell · Assist: Francisco Calvo
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38' Costa Rica Goal · Normal GoalW. Madrigal · Assist: A. Bran
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41' Costa Rica Card · Yellow CardJ. Mitchell
Foul
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46' Trinidad and Tobago subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Cardines · On: D. Hospedales
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46' Trinidad and Tobago subst · Substitution 2Off: Dante Sealy · On: Noah Powder
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51' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Vargas · On: F. Faerrón
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54' Trinidad and Tobago Card · Yellow CardD. Phillips
Foul
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58' Trinidad and Tobago Goal · Normal GoalL. García · Assist: K. Molino
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70' Trinidad and Tobago subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Phillips · On: S. Yeates
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76' Trinidad and Tobago Card · Yellow CardA. Jones
Foul
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76' Trinidad and Tobago Card · Red CardA. Jones
Foul
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78' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 2Off: W. Madrigal · On: A. Rojas
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84' Trinidad and Tobago Card · Yellow CardK. Molino
Time wasting
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84' Trinidad and Tobago subst · Substitution 4Off: L. García · On: N. James
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84' Trinidad and Tobago subst · Substitution 5Off: K. Molino · On: A. Rampersad
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86' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Alcócer · On: Kenneth Vargas
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86' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Ugalde · On: A. Zamora
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90'+2 Trinidad and Tobago Card · Yellow CardA. Rampersad
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Costa Rica | Trinidad and Tobago |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 91% | 80% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 19 | 14 |
| Corners | 8 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 413 | 209 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 10 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 7 |
| Possession | 66% | 34% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 375 | 167 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 10 |
| Saves | 3 | 9 |
| Shots Outside Box | 10 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Costa Rica took an early lead through J. Mitchell's goal at minute 23, followed by W. Madrigal's second goal at minute 38, giving them a commanding 2-0 lead at halftime.
- ▸ Trinidad and Tobago's L. García scored a consolation goal at minute 58, but the red card for A. Jones at minute 76 effectively ended any hopes of a comeback.