Costa Rica downs Trinidad and Tobago, nears World Cup berth

MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Cristin Granados scored a pair of goals and Costa Rica edged toward qualifying for the 2023 Women’s World Cup with a 4-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago at the CONCACAF W Championship on Friday night. Costa Rica needed Canada to win the late game against Panama to secure its second World Cup appearance. Las Ticas also played in the 2015 World Cup.