First-choice right back Heiner Mora travelled to Brazil only to suffer a broken heel in training on Tuesday. Coach Jorge Luis Pinto has called up journeyman Dave Myrie as a replacement. With Saborio absent, the Central Americans will look to young Olympiakos striker Joel Campbell for goals in Saturd
For Costa Rica, who will be at full strength aside from full-back Heiner Mora - who has a broken heel - and experienced forward Alvaro Saborio, there are mixed omens. While they have won two of their three previous World Cup openers, they have lost their three previous matches against South American
Date: Jun 14, 2014
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Suarez on way back as Diego Forlan gets all the clear
The Costa Rica defence looks threadbare. Having already lost left-back Bryan Oviedo of Everton, another full-back, Heiner Mora, who impressed in a 1-1 draw with Ireland, is now out with a fractured foot.
The Central Americans task has been made even more difficult by injuries to key players as full-back Heiner Mora joined Real Salt Lakes Alvaro Saborio and Evertons Bryan Oviedo in missing out on the tournament.
Date: Jun 13, 2014
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Ireland's Kevin Doyle with Michael Umana of Costa Rica during the game
Ireland grew in confidence in the aftermath of the goal as Costa Rica lost their composure, although goalkeeper David Forde was relieved to see Borges shoot over after he had flapped at Heiner Mora's cross.
Date: Jun 07, 2014
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Coach says Costa Rica still must improve despite offense dominating
The game was all but over just two minutes into the second half thanks to two quick goals, from Urena and Heiner Mora. Substitute Joe Campbell scored Costa Ricas last goal on the 71th minute off a pass by Mora.
Date: Jun 06, 2011
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Hernandez lifts Mexico over El Salvador in Gold Cup
exico, Costa Rica took control right away. Marco Urena gave Los Ticos a 1-0 lead in the seventh minute, and Alvaro Saborio made it 2-0 in the 41st. Shortly after the second half began, Urena scored his second of the evening. Less than a minute later, Heiner Mora made it 4-0 against the dejected Cubans.