The fourth-place CONCACAF team versus the fifth-place CONMEBOL team for the final World Cup Qualifying slot in the region, and Uruguay takes the game-one advantage. Diego Alfredo Lugano scored in the 21st-minute at Saprissa Stadium. Uruguay keeper Nestor Fernando Muslera picked up the shutout on three saves. Costa Rica’s Randall Azofeifa was sent off in the 51st-minute.
Uruguay hosts costa Rica in the second-leg on November 18th at 7pm ET.
