World Cup 1990 Qualifiers : USA defeats El Salvador 1-0
TEGUCIGALPA, Sep. 17, 1989 (AMP) — Italy 90 (American Qualifiers) : The United States defeated El Salvador by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1990 FIFA World Cup (3rd Round) on Sunday.
The result put the Americans third in the group with 7 points. El Salvador is bottom with one point. In their next game, the United States will meet Guatemala on October 8, while El Salvador will face the United States.
Fixtures and Results : 3rd Round
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Overview
El Salvador at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1970)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
United States at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
El Salvador
0:1
United States
0:1 (0:0)
- 17 September 1989
- Tegucigalpa
3rd Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Costa Rica | 11 |
 Trinidad and Tobago | 9 |
| United States | 7 |
 Guatemala | 2 |
| El Salvador | 1 |
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