Costa Rica vs Paraguay highlights CRC 2-1 PAR Copa America 2024
Los Ticos bow out with a win
Costa Rica bowed out of the 2024 Copa America with a 2-1 victory over Paraguay on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough to see them progress to the quarter-finals.
Francisco Calvo and Josimar Alcocer scored in the first half to give Costa Rica a comfortable lead, but Paraguay pulled one back through Derlis Gonzalez in the second half to set up a nervy finish.
In the end, Costa Rica held on to secure their first win of the tournament, but it was ultimately in vain as they finished third in Group D behind Argentina and Colombia.
Paraguay, meanwhile, finished bottom of the group with no points from their three matches.
The result means that Costa Rica have now been eliminated from the Copa America at the group stage in three of their last four appearances.
They will be hoping to put on a better showing in 2024, when they will co-host the tournament with the United States.
In the meantime, Paraguay will be looking to rebuild their team ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Despite their disappointing performance in the Copa America, they have a number of talented young players who could help them to challenge for a place at the tournament.
Conclusion
Costa Rica's victory over Paraguay was a bittersweet moment for the Los Ticos.
On the one hand, they were able to end their Copa America campaign on a high note with a win.
On the other hand, they were ultimately unable to achieve their goal of reaching the quarter-finals.
However, the team can take heart from the fact that they played well in their final match and that they have a number of young players who could help them to challenge for success in the future.
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