Maradona Returns As
Argentina Beats Costa Rica
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - Diego
Maradona returned from his two-month
suspension to coach Argentina to a 3-2 win
over Costa Rica in an exhibition match on
Tuesday night.
The former star player earned himself the
ban from FIFA for a foul-mouthed tirade at
reporters.
The team of mostly Argentina-based player he
fielded twice took the lead - through
Estudiantes midfielder Jose Sosa in the 11th
minute and Rosario Central defender
Guillermo Burdisso in the 38th minute.
Costa Rica, also with a young team, found an
equalizer on both occasions: Saprissa
midfielder Michael Barrantes scored in the
21st minute and Universidad striker Diego
Madrigal tied it again in the 77th minute.
Arsenal's striker Franco Jara hit the winner
for Argentina in the 80th minute. |
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