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Ureña stuns Mexico with late equalizer as Costa Rica move closer to World Cup spot

Marco Ureña grabbed a dramatic late equalizer as Costa Rica fought back to earn a 1-1 draw with Mexico and move one step closer to Russia 2018.

Mexico’s undefeated record in World Cup qualifiers under Juan Carlos Osorio will continue, but El Tri will rue a number of missed chances to close out this game.

The first half was sloppy but chances fell to both sides, with Guillermo Ochoa and Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas shining under the three posts.

Mexico eventually grabbed the breakthrough close to halftime when Raul Jimenez hustled for a ball on the left wing, setting up Giovani dos Santos from close range.