Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostMexico MF Andres Guardado (18), left, and Costa Rica FW Joel Campbell (12) fight for the control of the ball during the Concacaf Nations League Semifinal at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Thursday, June 3, 2021.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostCosta Rica FW Joel Campbell (12), left, and Mexico FW Hirving Lozano fight for the control of ball during the Concacaf Nations League Semifinal at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Thursday, June 3, 2021.- Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostMexico FW Henry Martin (9) and Costa Rica DF Oscar Duarte (6) vie for control of a free ball during the Concacaf Nations League Semifinal at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Mexico won by shootout.
- Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostCosta Rica DF Keyser Fuller (4) defends the goal with a header from Mexico offense during the Concacaf Nations League Semifinal at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Thursday, June 3, 2021.
- Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostMexico DF Hector Moreno (15), controls the ball against Costa Rica FW Alonso Martinez (21) during the Concacaf Nations League Semifinal at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Thursday, June 3, 2021.
- Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostMexico fans cheer on their team against Costa Rica in the Concacaf Nations League Semifinal at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Thursday, June 3, 2021.
- Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostMexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (13), left, saves a goal attempt by Costa Rica MF Allan Cruz (13) during penalty shootout of the Concacaf Nations League Semifinal at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Mexico won by shootout.
- Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostCosta Rica DF Keyser Fuller (4), left, pressures Mexico FW Hirving Lozano (22) during the Concacaf Nations League Semifinal at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Thursday, June 3, 2021.
- Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostMexico DF Hector Moreno stops Costa Rica's offense on the attack during the Concacaf Nations League Semifinal at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Thursday, June 3, 2021.
- Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostMexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (13), celebrates saving an attempt by Costa Rica MF Allan Cruz (13) during penalty shootout of the Concacaf Nations League Semifinal at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Mexico won by penalty shootout.
- Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostMexico fans celebrate winning of the game against Costa Rica at the end of the Concacaf Nations League Semifinal at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Mexico won by penalty shootout.
- Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostMexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (13), hugs FW Uriel Antuna (20) as they celebrate beating Costa Rica after the Concacaf Nations League Semifinal at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Mexico won by penalty shootout.
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Mexico MF Andres Guardado (18), left, and Costa Rica FW Joel Campbell (12) fight for the control of the ball during the Concacaf Nations League Semifinal at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Thursday, June 3, 2021.
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By Hyoung Chang | hchang@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
Mexico is advancing to face the U.S. in the Final of the 2021 Concacaf Nations League Finals after a 5-4 penalty shootout win over Costa Rica Thursday night at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The shootout followed a 0-0 draw in the semifinals match.
Mexico and the U.S. will face off Sunday in the final.
