CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers

USA 1  0 Costa Rica

The USA picked up their first win of the campaign in snowy Denver on Friday night. Clint Dempsey latched on to a loose ball and then grabbed the eventual match winner on 16 minutes. The Americans held out to secure a hard fought win.

Honduras 2  2  Mexico

Mexico tumbled to a poor away draw after going 2 up through a double by Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez. The Mexicans needed only to see the game out, after the Manchester United strikers brace but preceded to self destruct in the last 15 minutes. Carlo Costly and Jerry Bengtson restored parity condeming “El Tri” to second draw in the two opening games. Honduras move to first position in the table.

Jamaica 1  1  Panama

Marvin Elliot headed Jamaica into the lead but it took a Luis Henriquez’s screamer in the 65th minute to claim the away point for Panama.

1		Honduras	2	1	1	0	4	3		1	4
2		United States	2	1	0	1	2	2		0	3
3		Panama	2	0	2	0	3	3		0	2
4		Mexico	2	0	2	0	2	2		0	2
5		Jamaica	2	0	2	0	1	1		0	2
6		Costa Rica	2	0	1	1	2	3		-1	1

The big, grudge match comes on Tuesday with Mexico vs USA in the Azteca Stadium.