Three games were played on Tuesday as CONCACAF-regional qualifying for next year's World Cup continued.
At Columbus, Ohio:
Goals from Eddie Johnson (49') and Landon Donovan (78') lifted the United States to a 2-0 home win over Mexico. The victory, coupled with Honduras' 2-2 draw with Panama, assured the Americans of their seventh straight World Cup finals appearance (their 10th overall).
At Kingston, Jamaica:
Jermaine Anderson's stoppage-time equalizer (90'+2) lifted Jamaica to a 1-1 home draw with Costa Rica. Randall Brenes scored in the 75th minute for the Ticos, who, thanks to the Honduras-Panama draw, locked up a berth in next year's World Cup finals, their fourth such appearance.
At San Pedro Sula, Honduras:
Gabriel Torres (50') and Roberto Chen (90') each scored a goal as Panama gained a 2-2 road draw with Honduras. Carlo Costly (27') and Wilson Palacios (61') each delivered a goal for the hosts, who currently based in third place in the Final Hexagonal Group.
HEXAGONAL ROUND STANDINGS:
1. x-United States (GP: 8; GD: +4; PTS: 16)
2. x-Costa Rica (GP: 8; GD: +6; PTS: 15)
3. Honduras (GP: 8; GD: 0; PTS: 11)
4. Panama (GP: 8; GD: -2; PTS: 8)
5. Mexico (GP: 8; GD: -2; PTS: 8)
6. Jamaica (GP: 8; GD: -6; PTS: 4)
x-Advanced to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Finals
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