Suriname Hosts Costa Rica in Crucial CONCACAF Nations League Match

The CONCACAF Nations League match between Suriname and Costa Rica took place on October 11, 2024, at the Dr. Ir. Franklin Essed Stadion in Paramaribo, Suriname. This encounter was pivotal for both teams as they vie for top spots in Group A of the competition. Suriname, having slipped to third place after a 1-0 loss to Guadeloupe, aimed to climb back into contention, while Costa Rica sought to maintain their position after a 0-0 draw against Guatemala.

The match saw several key players in action. For Suriname, Gleofilo Vlijter had the opportunity to become the nation’s all-time leading scorer, currently tied with Stefano Rijssel at 14 goals. New faces in the Suriname lineup included Warner Hahn in goal, and Liam van Gelderen, Ridgeciano Haps, and Jaden Montnor, who replaced Anfernee Dijksteel, Stefano Denswil, and Gyrano Kerk. Jayden Turfkruier, Silvinho Esajas, and Jonathan Fonkel were also in contention for their first appearances with the national team.

Costa Rica’s squad featured several notable players as well. Joel Campbell, their third-most capped player, had the chance to surpass Celso Borges and Juan Ulloa to move into fifth place on the all-time scoring list with his 28th goal. Rashir Parkins was the sole player still in search of his first senior cap with Los Ticos, following Sebastian Acuna who earned his first on matchday two.

The match was available to watch and stream online through various platforms, including Paramount+, CBS Golazo Network, and Amazon Prime Video in the US. For viewers abroad, a virtual private network (VPN) might be necessary to access these streaming services.

Historically, the two teams have had limited encounters, with Costa Rica dominating previous meetings. Their last match on July 17, 2021, ended in a 2-1 victory for Costa Rica.