Tuesday, November 16, 2021

FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Team USA Draws With Reggae Boyz In Kingston; Home Wins For Canada, Ticos, Panama

Action for the Octagonal Round of CONCACAF-regional qualifying for next year's World Cup continued on Tuesday with four games.


At Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica:


Michail Antonio's equalizer in the 22nd minute carried Jamaica to a 1-1 home draw with the United States.


Timothy Weah scored for Team USA in the 11th minute.


At National Stadium, San Jose, Costa Rica:


Gerson Torres' game winner (90'+5) propelled Costa Rica to a badly needed 2-1 home victory over Honduras.


At Rommel Fernandez Stadium, Panama City, Panama:


Cecilio Waterman (50') and Freddy Gondola (52') each scored a second-half goal two minutes apart as Panama came from behind to upend visiting El Salvador 2-1.


At Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, Alberta:


Cyle Larin scored twice (45'+2, 52') as Canada held off visiting Mexico 2-1 in frigid conditions.


OCTAGONAL ROUND STANDINGS:


1. Canada (GP: 8; GD: +8; PTS: 16)

2. United States (GP: 8; GD: +7; PTS: 15)

3. Mexico (GP: 8; GD: +4; PTS: 14)

4. Panama (GP: 8; GD: +2; PTS: 14)

5. Costa Rica (GP: 8; GD: -1; PTS: 9)

6. Jamaica (GP: 8; GD: -4; PTS: 7)

7. El Salvador (GP: 8; GD: -6; PTS: 6)

8. Honduras (GP: 8; GD: -10; PTS: 3)

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