Costa Rica comes from behind to advance to Copa America

Frisco – An early Honduras goal had Costa Rica rattled, for all of two minutes, before Los Ticos clicked into gear and managed a 3-1 win to advance to the Copa America.

Texas Soccer News Head Photographer, Eric Guzman, was on hand to record the action.

Both teams were well supported throughout the match.

The intensity showed from even before the opening whistle with the anthems being belted out with passion.

Ten minutes into the match Honduras fans erupted after their team scored the opening goal of the match.

But two minutes later things were all square, allowing Costa Rica to take charge of the match.

It was a clinical display in the end from Costa Rica, allowing Keylor Navas to celebrate from his goal with the fans.

Canada clinches Copa America berth

FRISCO – A 2-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago sent Canada through to the Copa America in a match they mostly controlled at Toyota Stadium in Frisco on Saturday afternoon.

Texas Soccer News’ Head Photographer Eric Guzman was on the scene to document proceedings.

Fans in attendance were hopeful of passage through to the Copa America.

It was a tight match, especially in the first half but the Canadians always had some measure of control.

Cyle Larin scored the opening goal in the 61st minute.

He was quickly swarmed by his teammates to celebrate the vital goal.

The match was sealed in stoppage time by Jacob Shaffleburg’s strike in stoppage time.

He ran off to celebrate, overjoyed by the goal.

And his team mates were equally pleased after booking their place in the Copa America.

Canada takes the final place in Group A and will play Argentina, Peru and Chile.