Summary
Game over
The referee whistles the end of the game, Costa Rica wins the match.
90'
3 minutes of compensation are added.
77'
The rythm drops a little and the two teams begin to try to take control of the ball.
68'
Goooooal from Saudi Arabia!
64'
Saudi Arabia maintains pressure all over the court in search of a defensive error.
55'
Costa Rica plays long positions to cool down Saudi Arabia who had several dangerous attacks.
46'
The second time begins.
Halftime
The teams go to half-time and the score is Saudi Arabia 0-2 Costa Rica.
41'
Very even game, no team dominates the game and we are still waiting for the third goal of the game.
32'
Goooooal from Costa Rica!
27'
First corner kick of the game for Saudi Arabia.
15'
First yellow card of the game and it is for the player Sebastián Acuña from Costa Rica.
12'
Goooooal from Costa Rica!
9'
Tight match in midfield, both teams look for their first scoring opportunities.
0'
The match begins, both teams will seek to win.
Minutes from start
We are a few minutes away from the game starting, the game presentation begins and the fans prepare to watch 90 minutes of football.
Substitutes
These are the players who will be on the bench:
Saudi Arabia: Sultan Al-Ghannam, Mohammed Al-Yami, Sumaihan Al-Nabet, Raghid Najjar, Nasser Al-Dawsari, Fahad Alrashidi, Abdulaziz Al-Bishi, Ahmed Bamasud, Abdullah Al-Hamddan, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Mohammed Al- Owais, Ahmed Sharahili and Fahad Al Muwallad.
Costa Rica: Ian Lawrence, Anthony Contreras, Christopher Nuñez, Patrick Sequeira, Kevin Chamorro, Alexis Gamboa, Haxzel Quiros, Carlos Barahona, Kenneth Vargas, Randall Leal, Brandon Aguilera and Youstin Salas.
Costa Rica roster
These are the XI players who will start the match:
¡Nuestro once titular está listo! ¡Vamos Sele! 💪🏻😍
— FCRF 🇨🇷 (@fedefutbolcrc) September 8, 2023
🇨🇷 Costa Rica vs Arabia Saudita 🇸🇦
🏟 St Jaimes' Park, Newcastle, Inglaterra.
⏰ 1:00 p.m.
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Saudi Arabia roster
These are the XI players who will start the match:
📋⎪Line-up
— Saudi National Team (@SaudiNT_EN) September 8, 2023
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🆚 Costa Rica 🇨🇷
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Referees
The refereeing appointment for today's game is as follows:
Referee: Ismail Elfath
Ast. Referee 1: Adam Garner
Ast. Referee 2: Meghan Mullen
Fourth referee: Malik Badawi
VAR: Carol Anne Chenard
Ast. VAR: Robert Schaap
Odds
The Saudi Arabia team is expected to win as it is better classified by FIFA, and it also has better quality players than Costa Rica.
History between both teams
Saudi Arabia and Costa Rica have never faced each other, today will be the first time they face each other. We are expected to have many fouls, yellow cards, corner kicks and goals during the match.
Arrival Costa Rica
The Costa Rica team is already in the stadium and is ready for today's game.
Mi portero 🧤🇨🇷#FCRF #LaSele pic.twitter.com/ydbKMWobQO
— FCRF 🇨🇷 (@fedefutbolcrc) September 6, 2023
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What time is the Saudi Arabia vs Costa Rica Friendly Match?
This is the start time of the game Saudi Arabia vs Costa Rica of September 8th in several countries:
Argentina: 4:00 pm.
Bolivia: 3:00 pm.
Brasil: 4:00 pm.
Chile: 4:00 pm.
Colombia: 2:00 pm.
Ecuador: 2:00 pm.
Estados Unidos: 3:00 pm ET.
México: 1:00 pm.
Paraguay: 4:00 pm.
Perú: 3:00 pm.
Uruguay: 4:00 pm.
Venezuela: 3:00 pm.
Last roster of Costa Rica
These were the eleven players who started last game:
Kevin Chamorro, Juan Pablo Vargas, Kendall Waston, Francisco Calvo, Jefry Valverde, Josimar Alcócer, Wilmer Azofeifa, Celso Borges, Anthony Contreras, Christopher Nuñez and Joel Campbell.
Last roster of Saudi Arabia
These were the eleven players who started last game:
Mohammed Al-Owais, Ahmed Sharahili, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Nasser Al-Dawsari, Sultan Al-Ghannam, Abdullah Al-Hamddan, Mohamed Kanno, Abdullah Al Khaibari, Saleh Al-Shehri, Salem Al-Dawsari and Abdulaziz Al-Bishi.
Players to watch from Costa Rica
The next three players are considered key to Costa Rica's offensive attack and it is likely that any of them could score in the game against Saudi Arabia. The player Anthony Contreras (#7) is the team's creative, his ability to control the ball and generate plays have been of great value to his team. He is the top scorer on the team and we could see him score on Friday. Forward Joel Campbell (#12) is another critical on-court dealer and was the team's top assister at the 2023 Gold Cup. At his young age he has accomplished a lot and is an important part of the team. Lastly, 23-year-old goalkeeper Kevin Chamorro (#18) is one of the best goalkeepers in the Costa Rican Primera Division, his height allows him to be a stopper for any ball and is very important so that his team does not receive a goal. on Friday.
Costa Rica
The Costa Rica soccer team is preparing for the CONCACAF Nations League, they will have only one friendly game this month against Saudi Arabia. In the group stage of the 2022 World Cup, Costa Rica had a bad tournament, so several changes were made and a lot is expected of them, so their preparation must be successful for their next tournaments. Their last game was on July 8, resulting in a 2-0 defeat against Mexico at AT&T Stadium and thus they were eliminated from the 2023 Gold Cup. They arrive as the least favorites to win this match, however they could surprise and stay victorious.
Saudi Arabian Players to Watch
The next three players are considered key to Saudi Arabia's offensive attack and it is likely that any of them could score in the match against Costa Rica. The player Salem Al-Dawsari (#10) is a great midfielder who is recognized as the team's top scorer and as a great leader on the field. His ability to control the ball and generate plays have been invaluable to his team and we could see him score on Friday. Midfielder Abdulaziz Al-Bishi (#11) is another all-important on-court play dealer, his great ball control making him the team's biggest assister. Finally, the 31-year-old goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais (#21) is one of the best goalkeepers in the Saudi Professional League, his height allows him to save almost any ball and it is very important for his team not to receive goal on Friday.
Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Arabian soccer team is preparing for the World Cup qualifiers, they will have only one friendly game this month against Costa Rica and they should take advantage of it. In the 2022 World Cup, Saudi Arabia had a bad tournament, so several changes were made and a lot is expected of them, so their preparation must be successful for their next tournaments. Their last game was on March 28, it resulted in a 2-1 loss against Bolivia at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium and thus they lost their first friendly match of the year. They arrive as the favorites to win this game, because of the great team they have and the good moment they are going through.
The stadium
St. James' Park is located in the city of Newcastle, England. It will host this match, has a capacity of 52,387 spectators and is the home of Newcastle United in the Premier League. It was inaugurated on October 16, 1880 and underwent a remodeling in 2000.
