Honduras booked a spot in the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals when it took down Costa Rica 1-0 in the quarterfinals on Sunday.
Costa Rica dominated the match in practically ever statistical category except the one that mattered. The team controlled the ball 66 percent of the time and took a total of 13 shots at goal; Honduras only had 11. However, the Costa Ricans were constantly thwarted by a tremendous effort from goalkeeper Donis Escober who constantly made key stops to keep his team ahead of the game.
Meanwhile Honduras received a goal from Andy Najar in the 48th minute off a header.
Los Catrachos will now take on the United States, the only team with four victories in the competition. The Americans are coming off a dominant 5-1 victory over El Salvador that featured four assists and one goal from Landon Donovan. The semifinal will take place on Wednesday.
Here are a few Twitter reactions to Honduras' win:
@si_soccer : Honduras defeats Costa Rica 1-0 with a goal from Andy Najar, which means the Catrachos will play the U.S. in Wednesday's #GoldCup semifinal.
@Carlita611 : Probably the only salvie in here watching the game (Honduras vs Costa Rica)... Wish I could record all... https://instagram.com/p/cDDuZ7xnhz/
@SoccerInsider : Alexandria's Andy Najar gives Honduras a 1-0 lead over Costa Rica in 49th minute. We need Rockville's Rodney Wallace to equalize #allmets
@TODouble831 : Honduras beat Costa Rica?! Didn't see that one coming.
@jhaymore_6 : Honduras beat Costa Rica today... Did not see that coming.
@IdentityUnknwn : That Honduras vs Costa Rica was Dooooooope!!!! The energy for Honduras was insane!!!
@aaronmiky : For me it's an upset ! Honduras 1-0 Costa Rica
@kevinfuentes10 : El Salvador always disappoints but Honduras had a good game and Costa Rica too could of gone of either way
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