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Costa Rica 1 - 2 El Salvador

Romero brace stuns Costa Rica

Scoring Summary
Costa Rica El Salvador
Warren Granados (63)Osael Romero (19)
 Osael Romero (85)
Match Stats
Costa Rica El Salvador
Shots (on Goal) 7(1) 5(3)
Fouls 5 6
Corner Kicks 9 4
Offsides 1 0
Time of Possession 0% 0%
Yellow Cards 2 0
Red Cards 0 0
Saves 1 0
Match Information
Stadium: The Home Depot Center, United States
Attendance:
Match Time: 03:00 UK
Official(s):
Archundia, Armando (Referee)

Updated: July 3, 2009, 8:00 AM UK

CARSON, Calif. (AP) -- Osael Romero scored two goals, including the winner in the 86th minute, to give El Salvador a 2-1 victory over Costa Rica in Group A at the Gold Cup on Friday night.

El Salvador and Canada share first place with three points apiece after Canada defeated Jamaica 1-0.

Romero broke a 1-1 tie by intercepting an attempted defensive clearance and scoring on a low 16-yard shot before an overwhelmingly pro-El Salvador crowd that erupted after the goal. One man ran onto the field with a flag to give to El Salvador coach Carlos de los Cobos, but security stopped him.

El Salvador broke a 12-game winless streak against Costa Rica dating from 1997.

Romero scored his first goal in the 20th minute on a diagonal 8-yard shot. Warren Granados tied the score in the 64th minute with a sliding 5-yard shot under the crossbar.

 
Friday, July 3, 2009
Canada 1
Jamaica 0 FT
Costa Rica 1
El Salvador 2 FT