2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CONCACAF): Team USA Hexed By Defensive Blunder; Panama and Ticos, El Tri and Reggae Boyz Gain Opening Draws

The fourth and final round of CONCACAF regional qualifying for next year's FIFA World Cup got underway with three games contested on Wednesday.

At San Pedro Sula, Honduras:

Goals from Juan Carlos Garcia (40') and Jerry Bengston (79') enabled Honduras to come from behind at home and upend the United States 2-1.

At Panama City, Panama:

Alvaro Saborio (40') and Bryan Ruiz (84') each delivered a goal as Costa Rica erased a two-goal deficit and gained a 2-2 road draw with Panama.  Luis Henriquez (16') and Roman Torres (27') each scored once for the hosts.

At Mexico City:

Jamaica held hosts Mexico to a 0-0 stalemate.

STANDINGS:

1. Honduras (GP: 1; GD: 1; PTS: 3)
2. Costa Rica (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Panama (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Jamaica (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
5. Mexico (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
6. United States (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)