Match report
Costa Rica Defeats Nicaragua 4-1 in World Cup Qualification CONCACAF
Costa Rica
4–1
FT
Nicaragua
Oct 14, 2025
Costa Rica secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Nicaragua in their World Cup Qualification CONCACAF match, showcasing their strength and tactical prowess. Key goals from A. Martinez and M. Ugalde, along with a late goal by Francisco Calvo, highlighted Costa Rica's supremacy. Despite Nicaragua's early response, Costa Rica maintained their composure and control throughout the game.
Key Facts
- • Costa Rica defeated Nicaragua 4-1 in their World Cup Qualification CONCACAF match.
- • A. Martinez scored two goals, one assisted by M. Ugalde and another by K. Waston.
- • Francisco Calvo and M. Ugalde also scored for Costa Rica.
- • J. Arteaga scored for Nicaragua.
- • K. Waston and Christian Reyes received yellow cards.
Lineups
Costa Rica
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 K. Navas (G)
- 20 H. Quiros (D)
- 19 K. Waston (D)
- 4 J. Vargas (D)
- 15 F. Calvo (D)
- 8 J. Mora (D)
- 11 K. Vargas (M)
- 2 A. Murillo (M)
- 10 J. Alcocer (M)
- 12 A. Martinez (F)
- 9 M. Ugalde (F)
Substitutes
- 18 A. Lezcano
- 23 E. Alvarado
- 3 J. Mitchell
- 5 J. Cascante
- 6 G. Villalobos Alfaro
- 13 A. Cruz
- 14 C. Perez
- 16 A. J. Bran Flores
- 21 A. Zamora
- 7 A. Rojas
- 17 W. Madrigal
- 22 C. Mora
Nicaragua
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 M. Rodriguez (G)
- 4 H. Nino (D)
- 5 J. Cano
- 6 E. Gomez
- 2 J. Quijano (M)
- 21 C. Reyes
- 13 A. Arauz
- 14 J. Coronel
- 16 J. Arteaga
- 11 J. Barrera (F)
- 18 B. Hernandez (F)
Substitutes
- 12 A. Lopez
- 23 B. Mayorga
- 3 O. Acevedo
- 7 A. Smith
- 8 J. Moncada
- 9 J. Garcia
- 10 B. Bonilla
- 15 J. Delgado
- 17 M. Lopez
- 19 E. J. Martinez
- 20 W. Talavera
- 22 A. Velásquez
Timeline
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6' Costa Rica Card · Yellow CardK. Waston
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12' Costa Rica Goal · Normal GoalA. Martinez · Assist: M. Ugalde
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26' Nicaragua Goal · Normal GoalJ. Arteaga · Assist: B. Hernández
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28' Costa Rica Goal · Normal GoalA. Martinez · Assist: K. Waston
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32' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Murillo · On: G. Villalobos
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45' Nicaragua Card · Yellow CardChristian Reyes
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46' Nicaragua subst · Substitution 1Off: Christian Reyes · On: Óscar Acevedo
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49' Costa Rica Goal · Normal GoalM. Ugalde
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58' Nicaragua subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Gomez · On: B. Bonilla
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62' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Martinez · On: Allan Cruz
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65' Nicaragua subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Arauz · On: Marlon López
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65' Nicaragua subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Arteaga · On: W. Talavera
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73' Nicaragua subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Barrera · On: J. Moncada
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74' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 3Off: Kenneth Vargas · On: A. Rojas
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74' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Ugalde · On: W. Madrigal
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76' Nicaragua Card · Yellow CardÓscar Acevedo
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79' Costa Rica Card · Yellow CardH. Quirós
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90'+1 Costa Rica Var · Goal Disallowed - offsideUnknown player
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90' Costa Rica Goal · Normal GoalFrancisco Calvo
Match Stats
| Stat | Costa Rica | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 75% | 85% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 21 | 7 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 241 | 449 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 10 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 4 |
| Possession | 35% | 65% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 181 | 381 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 3 |
| Saves | 1 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Costa Rica took the lead early with a goal from A. Martinez in the 12th minute, setting the tone for the match.
- ▸ Nicaragua briefly leveled the game in the 26th minute through J. Arteaga, but Costa Rica responded quickly with another goal from A. Martinez.
- ▸ Francisco Calvo’s late goal in the 90th minute sealed Costa Rica's victory, ensuring a strong position in the World Cup Qualification CONCACAF standings.