Honduras pressed the CONCACAF Hexagonal

The rout of Honduras to Costa Rica (4 - 0) tightened the standings in the CONCACAF Hexagonal. The goals of the party would go on behalf of Costly twice (31 ', 90'), Pavón (51 '), and Valladares (89'). Unfortunately, 'the game was marred by the arbitral lousy job of Marco Antonio Rodriguez. Mauritius Sabillón had advanced to the Hondurans in the 17th minute, but Rodriguez struck the goal for a foul on goalkeeper Keylor Navas tico. Minutes later, Dario Delgado committed criminal Carlo Costly, but the Mexican nazareno judged that the feigned lack Honduran and admonished him.

The resounding victory puts Honduras as second in the group tied on 10 points with the U.S., but a better goal difference. Costa Rica, despite the defeat, still leading with 12 points. Mexico, which is wrapping up victory before the Yankee squad, is fourth with 9 points. El Salvador and Trinidad and Tobago are going in the back of the field, matched with five points.

It seems that the fight is closed at the front. The next day, to be played on September 5, face the United States against El Salvador, Costa Rica against Mexico, and Honduras vs. Trinidad and Tobago. On September 9 matches will be played in Mexico against Honduras, Trinidad and Tobago against the United States and El Salvador against Costa Rica.

It is difficult to foresee what would be the point. If all local win 5 (likely scenario), Mexico would remain in fourth place, but four points closest (Honduras or the U.S.). Even if the Hondurans to win after the 9 (and imagining that Costa Ricans and Americans take out draws on his visit), the picture would be bleak for Mexico: Costa Rica, 16 pts; United States, 14 pts; Honduras, 13 pts, and Mexico 12 pts. Even if ticos and Aztecs San Jose tied it, the greens are uninsured get the third site to the Hondurans by goal difference.

Complicated? No Way!

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