Nicaragua vs Costa Rica
Match pulse
NCAAttacking pressure by 5 minutes
| Team | 1H | 2H | T |
|---|---|---|---|
 NCA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 CRC | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Final score
Nicaragua and Costa Rica drew 1-1 on Friday, September 5, 2025 at Estadio Nacional de Fútbol. Goals for Nicaragua: Byron Bonilla (81' pen). Goals for Costa Rica: Alexis Gamboa (60').
Every player rated
Chirp Rating, 3.0 to 10.0
Player of the game
Miguel Rodríguez
NCA · 90'
Deserved to win
Nicaragua deserved better: 70% on chances, drew 1-1
Play by play
- Match ends, Nicaragua 1, Costa Rica 1.
- Second Half ends, Nicaragua 1, Costa Rica 1.
- 90'+10'
Yellow card
Francisco Calvo (Costa Rica) is shown the yellow card.
F. Calvo
- 90'+10'
Free kick won
Marlon López (Nicaragua) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+10'
Foul
Foul by Francisco Calvo (Costa Rica).
- 90'+8'
Offside
Offside, Nicaragua. Bancy Hernández is caught offside.
- 90'+7'
Corner, Nicaragua. Conceded by Alejandro Bran.
- 90'+7'
Right footed shot blocked
Attempt blocked. Byron Bonilla (Nicaragua) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
B. Bonilla
- 90'+6'
Yellow card
Alexis Gamboa (Costa Rica) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
A. Gamboa
- 90'+6'
Foul
Foul by Alexis Gamboa (Costa Rica).
- 90'+6'
Free kick won
Byron Bonilla (Nicaragua) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+1'
Left footed shot blocked
Attempt blocked. Manfred Ugalde (Costa Rica) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Anthony Contreras.
M. Ugalde
- 90'
Fourth official has announced 10 minutes of added time.
- 89'
Offside
Offside, Costa Rica. Alonso Martínez is caught offside.
- 89'
Header just wide
Attempt missed. Juan Vargas (Costa Rica) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Alejandro Bran with a cross following a corner.
J. Pablo Vargas
- 88'
Corner, Costa Rica. Conceded by Justing Cano.
- 88'
Header blocked
Attempt blocked. Anthony Contreras (Costa Rica) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Francisco Calvo with a cross.
A. Contreras
- 87'Sub
Subbed on for A. Arauz
Substitution, Nicaragua. Ebert Martínez replaces Ariel Arauz.
E. Martínez
- 86'
Foul
Foul by Marlon López (Nicaragua).
- 86'
Free kick won
Ariel Lassiter (Costa Rica) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 85'Sub
Subbed on for J. Alcócer
Substitution, Costa Rica. Ariel Lassiter replaces Josimar Alcócer.
A. Lassiter
- 85'Sub
Subbed on for C. Mora
Substitution, Costa Rica. Kenay Myrie replaces Carlos Mora.
K. Myrie
- 84'
Corner awarded
Corner, Nicaragua. Conceded by Josimar Alcócer.
- 82'
Right footed shot just wide
Attempt missed. Manfred Ugalde (Costa Rica) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Carlos Mora.
M. Ugalde
- GOAL81'
Goal! Penalty
B. Bonilla
Goal! Nicaragua 1, Costa Rica 1. Byron Bonilla (Nicaragua) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
NCA 1 - 1 CRC
Leaders
NCACRC 
