Bayer Leverkusen striker Javier Hernandez scored a record-equalling 46th international goal to send Mexico on their way to a 2-0 win over Costa Rica in a World Cup qualifier on Friday.

Former Manchester United star Chicharito struck in the seventh minute at the Azteca with a deft chip over goalkeeper Keylor Navas to equal the Mexican record set by former striker Jared Borgetti in 2008.

Defender Nestor Araujo increased Mexico's lead on the stroke of half-time when he headed in a corner.

The victory lifted Mexico over Costa Rica into top spot in the fifth and final phase of CONCACAF qualifying for the 2018 finals in Russia, with seven points from three matches.