World Cup Qualifying (CONCACAF): Draws For Team USA (Away), Canada (Home); Road Win For El Tri; Costa Rica, Panama Win

Six games were played on Tuesday as the third round of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup continued.


Group A:


At North Sound, Antigua:


The contest between Antigua and Barbuda and visiting Jamaica ended in a 0-0 stalemate.


At Guatemala City:


Marco Pappa's goal in the 83rd minute enabled Guatemala to gain a 1-1 home draw with the United States, whose goal came in the 40th minute from Clint Dempsey.


GROUP A STANDINGS:


1. United States (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
2. Jamaica (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
3. Guatemala (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
4. Antigua and Barbuda (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 1)


Group B:


At Providence, Guyana:


Alvaro Saborio's natural hat trick (20', 26', 52') contributed in large part to Costa Rica's 4-0 road fist-beating of Guyana


At San Salvador, El Salvador:


Jesus Zavala (60') and Hector Moreno (82') each scored a goal as Mexico defeated El Salvador 2-1 on the road.


GROUP B STANDINGS:


1. Mexico (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
2. Costa Rica (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 4)
3. El Salvador (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
4. Guyana (GP: 2; GD: -6; PTS: 0)


Group C:


At Toronto:


Honduras held home-standing Canada to a 0-0 stalemate.


At Panama City, Panama:


Nelson Barahoma scored the only goal of the match in the 58th minute as Panama defeated visiting Cuba 1-0.


GROUP C STANDINGS:


1. Panama (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
2. Canada (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
3. Honduras (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 1)
4. Cuba (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 0)