Honduras and Costa Rica played out a goalless draw in World Cup qualifying Group C, a result that reflected Honduras's dominance in territory but inability to capitalise in front of goal. The hosts fashioned 11 shots compared to Costa Rica's five, yet managed only one on target, highlighting poor finishing in a 4-1-4-1 setup. Costa Rica's defensive approach, operating in a 5-4-1 formation, proved effective; their goalkeeper maintained a perfect 100 per cent save percentage and conceded 0.0 post-shot expected goals, suggesting the visitors' limited attempts were either off-target or well-stopped. Neither side could break the deadlock despite Honduras's territorial advantage, a stalemate that leaves both teams searching for momentum in the qualification race. The result leaves Honduras frustrated after creating more opportunities but failing to convert them.