Saturday, June 06, 2009

Team USA Road To World Cup Finals Back On Right Track After Comeback Win; Salvdorians Shock Mexico; Ticos Win Agian

CONCACAF zone qualifying for next year's FIFA World Cup continued on Saturday:

At Chicago:

The United States, with goals from Landon Donovan (PK-43') and Carlos Bocanegra (68'), came from behind to defeat visiting Honduras 2-1.

At San Salvador, El Salvador:

Thanks to goals courtesy of Julio Martinez (11') and Eliseo Quintanilla (PK-85'), El Salvador knocked off visiting Mexico 2-1.

At Bacolet, Tobago:

Celso Borges doubled (52', 68') as Costa Rica defeated Trinidad and Tobago 3-2 on the road.

STANDINGS:

1. Costa Rica (GP: 5; GD: +4; PTS: 12)
2. United States (GP: 5; GD +4; PTS: 10)
3. El Salvador (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 5)
4. Honduras (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 4)
5. Mexico (GP: 4; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
6. Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 4; GD: -4; PTS: 2)

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