World Cup 1990 Qualifiers : USA beats Guatemala 2-1
NEW BRITAIN, Jun. 17, 1989 (AMP) — Italy 90 (American Qualifiers) : The United States defeated Guatemala by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1990 FIFA World Cup (3rd Round) on Saturday.
The result put the Americans second in the group with 5 points. Guatemala is third with 2 points. In their next game, the United States will meet El Salvador on September 17, while Guatemala will face Trinidad and Tobago.
Fixtures and Results : 3rd Round
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Overview
United States at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Guatemala at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
United States
2:1
Guatemala
2:1 (1:1)
- 17 June 1989
- New Britain
3rd Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Costa Rica | 7 |
| United States | 5 |
| Guatemala | 2 |
 Trinidad and Tobago | 2 |
 El Salvador | 0 |
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