Campbell shines for youthful Costa Rica

The young Costa Rican side, with only about half the senior squad that played at last month's CONCACAF Gold Cup in the United States, climbed to second in the group with three points, one ahead of Argentina and one behind leaders Colombia.

A disappointing Argentina have dropped points to Bolivia and Colombia, who drew 0-0 with the hosts in Santa Fe on Wednesday after beating Costa Rica 1-0 on Saturday.

After Argentina's result last night, this result today doesn't make things any easier for them,” Costa Rica's Argentine coach Ricardo La Volpe told the post-match news conference.
Bolivia had defender Ronald Rivero and midfielder Walter Flores sent off in the final 19 minutes.

Striker Josue Martinez put Costa Rica ahead on the hour when he netted the rebound after Bolivia goalkeeper Carlos Arias parried a shot from Allen Guevara. The 19-year-old Campbell made it two in the 79th, shooting from the left under the advancing Arias.

Guevara could have put Costa Rica two up earlier with a 72nd-minute penalty but Arias saved his spot kick and also the midfielder's second attempt from the rebound.
The penalty had been awarded for handball by Rivero, who was sent off after blocking a goalbound shot from Heiner Mora with his arm.

Bolivia then had Flores shown the red card in the 76th for a blatant foul on Campbell as he dribbled his way towards the box. Midfielder David Guzman hit the near post from the resulting free-kick. Bolivia striker Marcelo Martins missed two chances in the first half when the Bolivians held the initiative.