Costa Rica 3-4 Curacao
Updated
Curacao won: Costa Rica 3-4 Curacao in the Concacaf Nations League (Round 1) on Fri, 25 Sept 2026 at Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá, San Juan de Tíbás (San José). Costa Rica goals: Orlando Sinclair 3', Carlos Mora 23', Carlos Mora 45'+1. Curacao goals: Kenji Gorré 62', Tahith Chong 66', Kenji Gorré 78', Jordi Paulina 82'. Possession: 38-62. Player of the match: Jordi Paulina (8.9).
Match report
Curacao beat Costa Rica 4-3
Curacao came from behind to beat Costa Rica 4-3 away from home at Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá on Friday 25 September in the Concacaf Nations League.
Orlando Sinclair put Costa Rica ahead on 3' (1-0), Carlos Mora made it 2-0 on 23', added another on 45+1' (3-0), Kenji Gorré pulled one back for Curacao on 62' (3-1), Tahith Chong pulled one back for Curacao on 66' (3-2), Kenji Gorré levelled for Curacao on 78' (3-3) and Jordi Paulina restored Curacao's lead on 82' (3-4).
Costa Rica had 38% of the ball, shots were 10-12 (4-5 on target).
Jordi Paulina (Curacao) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Match stats
| Costa Rica | Curacao | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 38 | 62 |
| Total shots | 10 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 11 | 17 |
| Big chances | 1 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 211 (73%) | 403 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 0 | 2 |
| Total shots | 10 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 7 |
| Shots outside box | 4 | 5 |
Lineups
Costa Rica (4-1-4-1): Abraham Madriz, Carlos Barahona, Jeyland Mitchell, Francisco Calvo, Darril Araya, Sebastián Acuña, Carlos Mora, Orlando Galo, Josimar Méndez, Josimar Alcócer, Orlando Sinclair
Curacao (3-5-2): Eloy Room, Juriën Gaari, Armando Obispo, Sherel Floranus, Shurandy Sambo, Arjany Martha, Leandro Bacuna, Livano Comenencia, Jearl Margaritha, Jürgen Locadia, Juninho Bacuna
Key events
- 3' · Goal · Orlando Sinclair (Costa Rica)
- 23' · Goal · Carlos Mora (Costa Rica)
- 45'+1 · Goal · Carlos Mora (Costa Rica)
- 62' · Goal · Kenji Gorré (Curacao)
- 66' · Goal · Tahith Chong (Curacao)
- 78' · Goal · Kenji Gorré (Curacao)
- 82' · Goal · Jordi Paulina (Curacao)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Costa Rica vs Curacao?
Curacao won, 3-4 (Concacaf Nations League) on Fri, 25 Sept 2026.
When and where is Costa Rica vs Curacao?
Fri, 25 Sept 2026, 02:00 UTC at Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá, San Juan de Tíbás (San José), Concacaf Nations League.