Belize loses to Costa Rica in a historic 7-0 defeat, the country’s worst-ever home loss. The Concacaf Gold Cup Qualifier at FFB Stadium in Belmopan turned into a nightmare for the Belize Men’s National Team (BMNT). Costa Rica dominated from start to finish, silencing the sold-out home crowd.
The visitors struck early when Manfred Ugalde scored in the 8th minute, assisted by Alonzo Martinez. Ugalde doubled the lead in the 34th minute with a penalty. Two minutes later, Kenneth Vargas made it 3-0, leaving Belize in deep trouble by halftime.
The second half brought no relief. Jaylen Mitchell extended Costa Rica’s lead in the 65th minute. Alvaro Zamora added a stunning backward header in the 70th minute, pushing the score to 5-0. Josimar Alcocer found the net in the 76th minute before Zamora sealed the match with his second goal in the 88th minute.
Costa Rica’s clinical performance exposed Belize’s struggles. Critics argue the absence of key players like Jordy Polanco, Nahjib Guerra, Charles Tillett, and Moises Hernandez weakened the team. A dispute over stipends and match fees kept these crucial players off the field, making an already difficult match even tougher.
Belize loses to Costa Rica, raising concerns about the team’s future. With a return match in San Jose approaching, the BMNT must regroup quickly to avoid another crushing defeat.
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