Navas shines as Costa Rica hold Mexico to a draw in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup after late Gimenez goal ruled offside: Highlights and goals

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It’s all over at Allegiant Stadium! Mexico and Costa Rica finish in a dramatic 0–0 draw in their final Group A match at the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup after Santiago Giménez’s late goal was ruled offside. El Tri dominated possession and created the majority of chances but were repeatedly denied by a brilliant performance from Keylor Navas. The veteran goalkeeper made several spectacular saves and kept Costa Rica in the game until the very end. Both teams advance to the next round, with tension and drama lasting until the final whistle.

The referee check out the play in VAR system. Final decision was NO GOAL because offside position.

In the final play of the match, Santiago Giménez comes up clutch! A loose ball falls to him inside the box, and he unleashes a stunning volley that rockets past Keylor Navas. What a strike—unstoppable! Mexico snatches the victory in dramatic fashion and takes top spot in Group B at the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup

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Despite five minutes of added time, the energy on the pitch has noticeably dropped. Both Mexico and Costa Rica appear content with the result, focusing more on managing the closing moments than pushing for a late winner. With qualification already secured, the draw seems acceptable for both sides as the final whistle approaches.

Both teams make their last moves as we head into the closing minutes. For Mexico, Alexis Vega makes way for Julián Quiñones, bringing fresh attacking legs to the frontline. On the Costa Rican side, Alonso Martínez and Manfred Ugalde—two of their most dangerous threats—come off as Los Ticos look to hold firm and secure a result.

Manfred Ugalde picks up a yellow card after a foul on Carlos Rodríguez. This caution puts Ugalde in problems of suspension, meaning he's going to miss Costa Rica’s next match.

El Tri is fully committed to pushing forward, applying relentless pressure deep in Costa Rica’s half. The Mexican side is hunting for that decisive chance to break the deadlock, controlling possession and probing tirelessly for a breakthrough in these crucial final moments.

Roberto Alvarado and Marcel Ruiz exit the field as El Tri looks to inject fresh legs and creativity. Coming on are Érick Aguirre Huerta and Carlos Rodríguez.

Luis Chávez picks up a caution after a heated midfield battle, delivering an elbow to Orlando Galo. The referee quickly steps in to keep things under control as the physicality intensifies in this crucial stage of the match.

El Tri makes two changes as they look to shift the momentum. Raúl Jiménez, who came close earlier, makes way for Santiago Giménez to bring fresh energy up front. Meanwhile, Mateo Chávez is replaced by Jesús Gallardo, adding experience and pace on the left flank. Mexico pushing for a breakthrough as we enter the final stretch.

Costa Rica comes inches away from taking the lead! A well-worked attacking move finds Alonso Martínez in space inside the box. He takes the shot, and it beats Malagón—but smashes off the post and bounces out. Huge let-off for Mexico, who are living dangerously as Costa Rica grows in confidence!

Things are getting tense at Allegiant Stadium. After a foul on Andy Rojas by Luis Chávez, a brief scuffle breaks out with players from both sides exchanging shoves. While it doesn’t escalate into anything major, the referee steps in quickly and books Jeyland Mitchell for his reaction. Right after the incident, Costa Rica makes a change—Mitchell comes off and is replaced by Kenay Myrie. The intensity is rising with every minute!

After a brief stoppage for treatment to Jeyland Mitchell, the match is back underway.

The match is momentarily paused as Costa Rica’s Jeyland Mitchell is down after taking a tough challenge from Alexis Vega. The medical staff is on the field attending to the defender, who appears to be in some discomfort. Both teams take the chance to regroup as we await the restart.

Tensions are rising as Joseph Mora and Orlando Galo both go into the referee’s book for separate fouls—Costa Rica now with multiple players on yellow. Moments later, Los Ticos make their first substitution: Carlos Mora makes way, and Andy Rojas enters the match to bring fresh legs to the left flank.

A brilliant counterattack sparked from a throw-in nearly breaks the deadlock. Mexico moves quickly in transition, ending with a lofted cross to the far post. Raúl Jiménez makes the run but just misses the final touch as the ball flashes inches wide of Costa Rica’s goal. A golden opportunity narrowly missed by El Tri!

The second half opens much like the first—Mexico resumes control with calm possession, looking to dictate the rhythm and probe for openings. Costa Rica, meanwhile, continues to battle with heart and grit, chasing every loose ball and trying to hit on the break. It's a tactical tug-of-war with plenty of intensity, but still lacking that final spark.

We’re back in action at Allegiant Stadium! Mexico and Costa Rica take the field for the final 45 minutes with the score still level.

It's scoreless at the break in this Group A clash between Mexico and Costa Rica. El Tri dominated possession and controlled the tempo, but struggled to break down Costa Rica’s disciplined defense. Meanwhile, Los Ticos nearly struck on the counter, with Carlos Mora coming closest. All to play for in the second half—stay tuned!

Chávez commits a foul just outside the box on Alonso Martínez, handing Costa Rica a promising set-piece opportunity. Brandon Aguilera steps up to take the free kick but sends it sailing well over the crossbar—an opportunity wasted for Los Ticos. Mexico breathes a sigh of relief!

A brilliant sequence sparked by a timely interception leads to a quick long ball forward. Costa Rica’s Carlos Mora controls the ball down the left flank, receives a tight-angled pass, and comes agonizingly close to scoring. The shot forces a smart save and sends a warning to Mexico—Los Ticos are very much alive in this battle!

Both Mexico and Costa Rica are pushing to create offensive opportunities, but the game currently lacks creativity and clear-cut chances. The build-up play feels tentative, and neither team has been able to carve out significant danger in the attacking third so far.

Mexico has settled into the rhythm of the match and is clearly taking command on the field. They’re creating clearer chances now, showcasing sharp passing and build-up play. However, the final ball still lacks precision and depth, preventing them from truly breaking through Costa Rica’s organized defense.

After a Mexico corner, Raúl Jiménez rises powerfully for a towering header that looks destined for goal—but Keylor Navas pulls off a stunning save to keep Costa Rica in the game. The danger isn’t over yet, as a fierce volley from the rebound is also expertly denied by the Costa Rican goalkeeper. What a crucial double save!

As Mexico focuses on maintaining possession, a momentary lapse leaves them vulnerable to counterattacks. Costa Rica tries to exploit these opportunities with quick breaks, but so far, their efforts haven’t resulted in any clear chances. The Ticos remain dangerous on the break, keeping Mexico alert.

So far, Mexico is focused on controlling possession and dictating the pace of the match. They’re patiently building from the back and trying to break down Costa Rica’s defensive shape. However, despite holding the ball well, clear chances in the attacking third remain limited at this stage.

Following a frenetic start, both Mexico and Costa Rica have eased up slightly on the aggression and tempo. The early physicality has given way to a more measured approach as each side looks to find rhythm and control possession. The battle for midfield dominance is heating up quietly now.

Mexico comes knocking! A beautiful sequence of one-touch passes slices through Costa Rica’s midfield, ending with a powerful strike from Luis Chávez outside the box. Keylor Navas reacts sharply to make the save, and on the rebound, Roberto Alvarado sends it over the crossbar. Early warning signs from El Tri!

What a start—just 3 minutes in and Costa Rica already has two players booked. Francisco Calvo and Carlos Mora commit back-to-back fouls in quick succession, and the referee wastes no time showing yellow cards to both, with no prior warnings. Discipline will be key now as Los Ticos are already under pressure.

Just one minute in, and we have the first foul of the night. Edson Álvarez commits a strong challenge on Manfred Ugalde right at midfield. The referee gives a verbal warning, but it's clear Mexico wants to set the tone physically early on.

The match is underway at Allegiant Stadium! Mexico and Costa Rica have officially kicked off this decisive Group A clash in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup. Stakes are high with first place on the line—let's see who takes control early.

Both teams have taken the field, and the national anthems are now playing! Mexico and Costa Rica stand side by side at Allegiant Stadium as we get set for this crucial Matchday 3 clash in Group A of the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup. A passionate atmosphere here in Paradise, Nevada, with thousands of fans in green and red, and a proud Costa Rican contingent making their presence felt. Kickoff is just moments away!

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The venue for the match between Mexico and Costa Rica is Allegiant Stadium, a state-of-the-art sports complex located in Paradise, Nevada. The stadium has a standard seating capacity of approximately 65,000—expandable to 71,835 for special events. For soccer matches, it holds around 61,000 spectators.

Here’s how it looks:

A general view shows Panama and Mexico during the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League third-place match between Panama and Mexico

Mexico vs Costa Rica will get underway at 10:00 PM ET (PT: 7:00 PM.)

Watch this clash between Mexico and Costa Rica live in the USA on Fubo, FS1, Univision, TUDN, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue and VIX.

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Mexico faces off against Costa Rica in a match that promises plenty of excitement, with both teams coming into the contest hungry and determined to challenge for first place.

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