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Playing at home Guatemala defeated Costa Rica to home the 2018 Sudamérica 4 Naciones B. The match saw the 20th ranked side in the Americas playing at home against the 22nd ranked side. Guatemala’s 18-12 victory will see rankings points exchanged in their favor.
Today’s fixture kicked-off the tier 2 level competition of Sudamérica Rugby. The tournament was to be a Four Nations competition but is, instead, a Tri Nations event due to Venezuela being unable to compete.
In the tournament opener Guatemala led throughout. Los Jaguares scored all of the first half points to hold an 8-0 advantage at half time.
In the second half Guatemala extended the lead with a penalty before Costa Rica hit back. The Guatemalans then scored a try to take their tally to 18 points. A late try from Los Ticos saw Costa Rica finishing within a try.
Guatemala now have five rest days before playing again. They take-on Peru on Saturday October 06. Before then the Peruvians are to face Costa Rica. The Wednesday fixture will be highly demanding for Los Ticos following today’s fixture.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 30
Guatemala 18-12 Costa Rica
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 03
Peru vs Costa Rica
SATURDAY OCTOBER 06
Guatemala vs Peru
