Time: 2024-07-21
Costa Rica national football team secured a 2 - 1 victory over Paraguay national football team in their last Copa América Group D game . However , despite the win , Costa Rica was unable to advance to the quarterfinals as they finished third in the group after Brazil 's 1 - 1 draw with Colombia . Colombia emerged as the group winners with seven points , while Brazil also progressed as runners - up with five points . Unfortunately , Costa Rica had to return home with just four points , while Paraguay was eliminated from the tournament after suffering three losses.
Francisco Calvo opened the scoring for Costa Rica in the third minute with a header from close range , while Josimar Alcocer doubled the lead with a fantastic solo effort from outside the box . Despite their early dominance , Costa Rica 's hopes of progressing were dealt a blow when Paraguay 's Mathias Villasanti assisted Ramon Sosa , who scored his first goal for Paraguay in the 55th minute.
In the end , Costa Rica was able to hold on to their lead and secure the victory , thanks in part to a crucial save from goalkeeper Patrick Sequeira in stoppage time . The win was bittersweet for Costa Rica , knowing that they would not be able to continue their Copa América journey . However , the team can take pride in their performance and the resilience they showed throughout the tournament.
Looking ahead , Costa Rica will now shift their focus to future competitions and continue to work on improving their game . With a talented squad and strong leadership , the Costa Rica national football team will be aiming to achieve greater success in the upcoming years . As for Paraguay , they will regroup and analyze their performance in the Copa América as they look to bounce back stronger in future tournaments . The 2024 Copa América is already generating excitement and anticipation among fans , and both Costa Rica and Paraguay will be eager to make their mark in the competition.
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