Our prediction for this Gold Cup match:
Costa Rica
Match Time & Date:
04/07/2023
05:30 PM
Prediction: 1-0
Martinique
There will be fireworks when Costa Rica and Martinique face each other at Red Bull Arena in a highly-anticipated Gold Cup game. Los Ticos face a must-win situation in the decider and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach against Les Matinino. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team ahead of Wednesday’s showdown. As always, Joel Campbell is likely to pose the biggest threat for the opposition back-line.
Martinique, meanwhile, are one point away from booking their spot in the Gold Cup quarter-finals, but we are tempted to put our money on Costa Rica as they are a more experienced side. Vierzon Foot attacker Karl Fabien is widely expected to return to the starting XI after scoring as a substitute in a 2-1 defeat to Panama. In their last meeting at the Gold Cup, back in 2002, Costa Rica defeated Martinique 2-0.
Highlighted Player (Joel Campbell):
Joel Campbell is a highly rated 23-year-old versatile forward who plays for the English Premier League club Arsenal and the Costa Rica national team. His versatility has seen him operating as a forward or on the wings. Campbell often hogs the headlines with his fast-paced runs on the wings and breathtaking goals.
He was highly rated by Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger and was snapped up as a teenager in 2011 but spent his first three seasons at the club on loan at three different clubs. His competitive debut at Arsenal came only in 2014 but has become a regular with the national squad. He has earned 55 caps already and has 11 goals to his credit in national colors.
He has already played in CONCACAF Gold Cup and Copa America. But it is his success as a key member of the 2014 FIFA World Cup quarter-final reaching squad that is a highlight of his career so far.
Highlighted Team (Costa Rica):
Los Ticos are administered by the Costa Rican Football Federation and are members of the CONCACAF confederation competing at the international stage since 1921, although it was not until 1927 that they had become the FIFA members.
Costa Rica is the most successful national football team in the history of Central America with eight championships and their decorated reputation was upheld in 2014 when the current Central American champions made an imposing impression during the FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Having reached the quarter-finals, Costa Ricans continue to be a thorn in the side for a many bigger soccer nations.
Alvaro Saborio is the most-capped member of the current team captained by Bryan Ruiz, but the most prominent star of the squad is definitely Real Madrid goalkeeper and 2016 Champions League winner Keylor Navas. Arsenal forward Joel Campbell is also a notable player whose 2014 FIFA World Cup performances have been nothing short of impressive.
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