What's the play here as an All Whites fan. The safe one is to root for Mexico to get the job done in the second half against Costa Rica?
But what about Costa Rica pipping Mexico here to keep then in sniffing distance of the playoffs and then trusting Mexico to get the job done at home against Panama next time round?
But what about Costa Rica pipping Mexico here to keep then in sniffing distance of the playoffs and then trusting Mexico to get the job done at home against Panama next time round?
Well that 2nd scenario, is how it's panned out somewhat. Costa Rica with a 0-0 draw at the Azteca.
School of thought of Los Ticos being an aging team, better opponent for AWs to play. But then you also can't beat big game experience, and a 0-0 draw in Mexico pretty good result. We just of course don't want Mexico dropping into that 4th spot.
Anyway with 4 games to go
Canada 22 pts
USA 18 pts
Mexico 18 pts
Panama 17 pts
Cost Rica 13 pts
Bottom 2 teams Hondura & El Salvador playing now.
Later this week
USA vs. Honduras
Jamaica vs. Costa Rica
Mexico vs. Panama (big game)
El Salvador vs. Canada