Olympic Qualifying: U.S.-Costa Rica Meet Wednesday in Semifinals
The U.S. has just beaten Mexico 3-1 in Olympic qualifying meaning Torrance's Vanessa Rojas and her Costa Rican team will meet Abby Wambach, Shannon Boxx et al in the semifinals Wednesday of CONCACAF qualifying with an Olympic slot at stake.
The U.S., which had already qualified for the semifinals, got three first half goals to seal the win, including two from Natasha Kai. Hermosa Beach resident Wambach added another.
Costa Rica, which finished second in Group B, got through by only losing 2-0 to Canada and qualifying on goal difference.
Costa Rica isn't given much chance against the U.S., but I'm sure Vanessa will nevertheless be reveling in being only 90 minutes away from realizing every athlete's dream and appearing at the Olympics.
Game details from a Canadian perspective here.
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