Mexico and Costa Rica, two giants of the region's football landscape, have shrunk down to size amid competition in the Gold Cup. As they enter Sunday's quarterfinal match, both sides are looking to make up for blown opportunities in the group stage that saw seemingly sure victories turn into draws.
It was almost a black cat sign for the defense when a fan ran onto the field to take a selfie with Alvarado in goal. Just minutes later Alvarado stood stunned as Corea's goal slipped the rug on Costa Rica's lead.
The latest stagnant performance puts La Sele under some immediate pressure to find its first win since last October if it is to escape from Group B and advance to the tournament's knockout rounds.
