The Costa Rican No. 2 didn't replicate the Real Madrid man's World Cup heroics but showed calm and maturity when it mattered most, writes Jon Arnold.
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CARSON, Calif. — He couldn't stop Garath McCleary from scoring after Junior Diaz's defensive error. He wasn't able to take the ball off Jobi McAnuff on the Jamaican midfielder's stunning individual goal. But Costa Rica goalkeeper Esteban Alvarado was able to keep the Reggae Boyz from scoring again, making sure Wednesday's open contest between the Caribbean and Central American champions finished equal.