FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifying (CONCACAF): Reggae Boyz Knock Off Team USA; Wins For Canada, Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala; El Salvador Held To 2-2 Home Draw By Guyana

Six games were played on Friday as the third round of CONCACAF regional qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup resumed and reached the midway point.

Group A:

At Kingston, Jamaica:

Rudolph Austin (24') and Luton Shelton (62') each scored a free-kick goal as Jamaica came back to knock off the United States 2-1 at home.

At Guatemala City:

Carlos Ruiz scored twice in the second half (60', 79') as Guatemala defeated visiting Antigua and Barbuda 3-1.

GROUP A STANDINGS:

1. Jamaica (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Guatemala (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
3. United States (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
4. Antigua and Barbuda (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 1)

Group B:

At San Salvador, El Salvador:

Trayon Bobb scored twice (16', 53') as Guyana bounced back from a pair of one-goal deficits to gain a 2-2 road draw with El Salvador.  Jose Gutierrez (4') and Osael Romero (29') each scored once for the hosts.

At San Jose, Costa Rica:

Carlos Salcido (43') and Jesus Zavala (52') each tallied once as Mexico blanked Costa Rica 2-0 on the road.

GROUP B STANDINGS:

1. Mexico (GP: 3; GD: +5; PTS: 9)
2. Costa Rica (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
3. El Salvador (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)
4. Guyana (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 1)

Group C:

At Toronto:

Dwayne De Rosario scored the only goal of the match in the 77th minute as Canada defeated visiting Panama 1-0.

At Havana, Cuba:

Jerry Bengston (33'), Victor Bernardez (62'), and Marvin Chavez (90'+3) each scored once as Honduras dominated Cuba 3-0 on the road.

GROUP C STANDINGS:

1. Canada (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Panama (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. Honduras (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
4. Cuba (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 0)