Match Report
Four consecutive defeats weighed on Saudi Arabia.
The venue was St. James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, with room for 3,500 spectators. On the scoreboard, Costa Rica led 2-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 1-3.
Saudi Arabia vs Costa RicaLive Score, Lineups & H2H
Match Timeline
Match Timeline
Match Statistics
Statistics of the Game
Costa Rica
61%Ball Possession39%
13Shots Total10
7Shots On Target5
7Corners2
13Fouls21
1Yellow Cards2
4Offsides5
1Saves6
517Passes336
30Throw-ins15
2Goal Kicks4
129Attacks85
43Dangerous Attacks26
9Goal Attempts6
3Shots Off Target4
7Shots Inside Box7
6Shots Outside Box3
1Goals3
3Shots Blocked1
5Substitutions14
15Tackles15
449Accurate Passes267
0Red Cards0
97Ball Safe86
2Injuries0
86.85%Pass Accuracy79.46%
Team Lineups
Manager: R. Mancini
Starting XI
Substitutes
Manager: L. Suárez Guzman
Starting XI
Substitutes
Saudi Arabia vs Costa Rica — computed insights
| Team | Games | Run | Unbeaten | Winless | Scored in | Conceded in | Last-5 pts | Last-5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 15 | L4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3/15 | 5-8 |
| Costa Rica | 15 | L1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4/15 | 8-11 |
Computed over each team's finished games before kickoff — see the Games column for the sample behind each row.
- W2-0 @ Yemen2023-01-06
- L0-2 vs Iraq2023-01-09
- L1-2 vs Oman2023-01-12
- L1-2 vs Venezuela2023-03-24
- L1-2 vs Bolivia2023-03-28
- L1-3 @ Ecuador2023-06-21
- L1-2 vs Panama2023-06-27
- D0-0 @ El Salvador2023-07-01
- W6-4 vs Martinique2023-07-05
- L0-2 @ Mexico2023-07-09
Figures computed from the GioScore results database · data cutoff: kickoff 2023-09-08
Fixtures
Friendly International — matches this week
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- Qatar vs Kenya — 7 Sept 20231-2
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- Austria vs Moldova — 7 Sept 20231-1
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the score of Saudi Arabia vs Costa Rica?
Saudi Arabia 1-3 Costa Rica. Friendly International match played on 8 Sept 2023.
What league is Saudi Arabia vs Costa Rica in?
This match is part of the Friendly International. The match was played at St. James' Park. Full standings, kickoff time, and live statistics are available on GioScore.
Where was Saudi Arabia vs Costa Rica played?
The match was played at St. James' Park.