World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : USA defeats Trinidad and Tobago 2-0
RICHMOND, Nov. 10, 1996 (AMP) — France 98 (American Qualifiers) : The United States defeated Trinidad and Tobago by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Sunday afternoon.
The result put the Americans top of Group 1 with 6 points. Trinidad and Tobago is bottom with one point. In their next game, the United States will meet Trinidad and Tobago on November 24, while Trinidad and Tobago will face the United States.
Fixtures and Results : Semi-Final Group 1
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Overview
United States at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Trinidad and Tobago at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
United States
2:0
Trinidad and Tobago
2:0 (0:0)
- 10 November 1996
- 13:00
- Richmond
Semi-Final Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| United States | 6 |
 Costa Rica | 3 |
 Guatemala | 1 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 1 |
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