Thursday, August 13, 2009

[football] Mexico Defeats USA in the World Cup Qualifiers


Mexico came from behind to win against the USA 2-1 in the World Cup qualifier match in the CONCACAF zone. Davies put the US forward in the 9th minute but the Mexican hit back within 9 more minutes to get on par by a goal by Macias. Just 9 minutes before the final whistle Mexico got their winner when Sabah scored for them. Even after this win Mexico is behind the USA at the 4th position in the CONCACAF zone qualifiers.
Trinidad and Tobago defeated el Salvador 1-0 and Honduras thrashed group topper Costa Rica 4-0. Glen scored the goal for Trinidad while Costly scored a brace and Pavon and Valladarres got one each for Honduras.

Table:

Costa Rica: 12 pts (GD: 0)
Honduras: 10 pts (GD: +4)
USA: 10 pts (GD: +3)
Mexico: 9 pts (GD: -1)
El Salvador: 5 pts (GD: -2)
Trinidad & Tobago: 5pts (GD: -4)

*Each team has played 6 matches.
** 3 teams will qualify directly and the 4th team will play in the play off against the 5th team from South America (CONMEBOL).

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