Miguel Herrera’s Costa Rica Triumphs in Gold Cup Thriller Against Dominican Republic
So here's the latest—and it's definitely got people talking. Miguel Herrera, yes, El Piojo himself, is making headlines again, but this time not with Mexico. He’s at the helm of Costa Rica, and boy did they pull off a dramatic win in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Picture this: we're at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday night, and the match between Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic was tense from the first whistle. Early on, things weren’t going Costa Rica’s way. The Dominican side, under pressure to secure their first ever Gold Cup win, came out swinging. In the 16th minute, Joao Urbáez found the net after a rebound from Costa Rica’s veteran keeper, Keylor Navas. That goal put the Dominicans ahead, and for a moment, it looked like they might just make history.
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But then came the resilience. Just before halftime, Manfred Ugalde stepped up and coolly converted a penalty, sending Dominican goalkeeper Xavier Valdez the wrong way. That equalizer at 1-1 injected life into the Ticos.
Now here’s where it gets truly cinematic. With the game winding down and the crowd getting restless, Ugalde again made the difference—this time by assisting Josimar Alcócer. The pass found Alcócer in a tight window, but he made no mistake. He chipped it delicately over Valdez in the 85th minute, and just like that, Costa Rica snatched the win. 2-1.
That goal was not just skill—it was clutch. And that’s a word we’re getting used to hearing when talking about Herrera-led teams. His Costa Rica squad now leads Group A with six points from two games, while the Dominican Republic, still without a point, is on the verge of elimination.
This win also sets up a juicy matchup between Herrera’s Costa Rica and Javier Aguirre’s Mexico later in the group stage. Two Mexican coaches with a ton of history, facing off on international soil, leading different nations. That’s box-office stuff.
So whether you’re a fan of the Gold Cup or just following El Piojo’s post-Mexico journey, keep your eyes on Costa Rica. Because if Herrera’s track record tells us anything, drama—and goals—are never far behind.
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