Ticos Miss a Chance to Make a Shrewd Move

5 games into the hex, Costa Rica were in perfect position. They were on top of the group with 12 points, winning all three of their home fixtures, and were the only team in the hex to win a game on the road. This, along with their undefeated record in the previous stage had Ticos the world over dreaming of success in the hex and in South Africa.