Costa Rica Held 1-1 by 10-Man Nicaragua in World Cup Qualifying Opener

Alexis Gamboa headed Costa Rica in front from an Alejandro Bran corner shortly after Jason Coronel was sent off early in the second half. Byron Bonilla equalized for Nicaragua with an 81st-minute penalty after a VAR review for a foul in the area. Herrera said his team "left opportunities to the rivals" and failed to do the necessary work to close out the match. All four teams in Group C are level on one point after Honduras and Haiti played to a 0-0 draw. Costa Rica’s next qualifier is against Haiti as Group C continues to tighten early in the final phase.

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