Match report

Nicaragua Stuns Costa Rica with 1-1 Draw in World Cup Qualification CONCACAF

Nicaragua
Nicaragua
1–1
FT
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Sep 6, 2025

Nicaragua managed to hold Costa Rica to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup Qualification CONCACAF match, despite playing a man down for much of the second half. The Nicaraguans, led by key players like Jason Coronel and B. Bonilla, showed great determination and resilience against their stronger opponents. Costa Rica's A. Gamboa scored first, but Nicaragua equalized from the penalty spot through B. Bonilla, securing a valuable point in their qualification campaign.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Nicaragua 1–1 Costa Rica
  • • Jason Coronel of Nicaragua was shown a red card at minute 54
  • • A. Gamboa of Costa Rica scored the opening goal at minute 60
  • • B. Bonilla of Nicaragua equalized from the penalty spot at minute 81
  • • Nicaragua had to play with ten men for much of the second half
  • • A. Gamboa of Costa Rica was also shown a yellow card in injury time

Lineups

Nicaragua

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Rodriguez (G)
  • 5 J. Cano
  • 4 H. Nino (D)
  • 3 O. Acevedo (D)
  • 2 J. Quijano (M)
  • 13 A. Arauz
  • 16 J. Arteaga
  • 14 J. Coronel
  • 6 E. Gomez
  • 11 J. Barrera (F)
  • 7 A. Smith (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 A. Lopez
  • 23 B. Mayorga
  • 8 Jacob Montes
  • 9 J. J. Moreno Ciorciari
  • 10 B. Bonilla
  • 15 M. Hernandez
  • 17 M. Lopez
  • 18 B. Hernandez
  • 19 E. J. Martinez
  • 20 J. Moncada
  • 21 S. Caceres
  • 22 J. Delgado

Costa Rica

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Navas (G)
  • 22 C. Mora (D)
  • 4 J. Vargas (D)
  • 6 A. Gamboa (D)
  • 15 F. Calvo (D)
  • 8 J. Mora (D)
  • 10 B. Aguilera Zamora (M)
  • 14 O. Galo (M)
  • 20 J. Alcocer (M)
  • 9 M. Ugalde (F)
  • 12 A. Martinez (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 A. Lezcano
  • 23 P. Sequeira
  • 2 S. van der Putten
  • 5 J. Cascante
  • 3 K. Myrie
  • 7 A. Contreras
  • 13 S. Acuna
  • 17 C. Perez
  • 11 A. Lassiter
  • 21 A. Rojas
  • 19 K. Vargas
  • 16 A. J. Bran Flores

Timeline

  1. Nicaragua
    29' Nicaragua Card · Yellow Card
    Junior Arteaga

    Foul

  2. Costa Rica
    46' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Aguilera Zamora · On: A. Bran
  3. Nicaragua
    51' Nicaragua Var · Card upgrade
    Jason Coronel
  4. Nicaragua
    54' Nicaragua Card · Red Card
    Jason Coronel

    Foul

  5. Nicaragua
    57' Nicaragua subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Smith · On: Marlon López
  6. Costa Rica
    60' Costa Rica Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Gamboa · Assist: A. Bran
  7. Costa Rica
    64' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Mora · On: A. Contreras
  8. Nicaragua
    68' Nicaragua subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Barrera · On: B. Bonilla
  9. Nicaragua
    68' Nicaragua subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Gomez · On: B. Hernández
  10. Nicaragua
    77' Nicaragua Var · Penalty confirmed
    Ariel Arauz
  11. Nicaragua
    81' Nicaragua Goal · Penalty
    B. Bonilla
  12. Costa Rica
    85' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Mora · On: K. Myrie
  13. Costa Rica
    85' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Alcócer · On: A. Lassiter
  14. Nicaragua
    87' Nicaragua subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Arauz · On: E. J. Martinez
  15. Costa Rica
    90'+6 Costa Rica Card · Yellow Card
    A. Gamboa

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Nicaragua Costa Rica
Fouls 6 13
Pass Accuracy 74% 82%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 9 11
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 242 363
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 2 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 178 297
Shots Inside Box 2 6
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 7 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The red card to Jason Coronel at minute 54 shifted the momentum in favor of Costa Rica, who took the lead through A. Gamboa's goal at minute 60.
  • ▸ The equalizing penalty scored by B. Bonilla at minute 81 was a significant turning point, as it restored parity and gave Nicaragua a fighting chance to hold the stronger side.