PHILADELPHIA — Anibal Godoy headed David Guzman’s free kick into his own net in the 77th minute, giving Costa Rica a 1-0 victory over Panama on Wednesday night and a berth in the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals.
Guzman took a free kick from about 35 yards out, and the ball swerved slightly and went off the side of Godoy’s head and past goalkeeper Jose Calderon for an own goal.
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Costa Rica plays Saturday at Arlington, Texas, against the United States or El Salvador.
Panama started just five players from the opening lineup for the 0-0 tie at Costa Rica on June 8 and Los Ticos four.
Only a few thousand fans were in Lincoln Financial Field for the start of a doubleheader that featured the U.S.-El Salvador quarterfinal in the late game.
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