Honduras gave Costa Rica just about all they could handle on Friday in the countries' 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup opener, but could not find a result as Costa Rica won 1-0 at Red Bull Arena.
Honduras had long stretches where they dominated play, but Costa Rica went ahead just before halftime, courtesy of Marco Urena, with the San Jose Earthquakes striker turning in a cross provided by New York City FC man Rodney Wallace.
Goals
- 39' – CRC – Marco Urena
- CONCACAF Man of the Match: Marco Urena
Three Things
- TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS: Costa Rica entered Group A play as the prohibitive favorites in the group and a dark horse candidate to perhaps even win the Gold Cup tournament.