World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : El Salvador and Jamaica tied at 2-2
SAN SALVADOR, Nov. 9, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (American Qualifiers) : El Salvador tied 2-2 with Jamaica (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Final Group) on Sunday afternoon.
The result put the Jamaicans third in the group with 13 points. El Salvador is fourth with 10 points. In their last game, Jamaica will meet group leaders Mexico on November 16, while El Salvador will face the United States.
Fixtures and Results : Final Group
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Overview
El Salvador at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1970)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
Jamaica at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
El Salvador
2:2
Jamaica
2:2 (0:0)
- 9 November 1997
- 15:00
- San Salvador
Final Group
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Mexico | 17 |
 United States | 14 |
| Jamaica | 13 |
| El Salvador | 10 |
 Costa Rica | 9 |
 Canada | 6 |
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