World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Mexico defeats Jamaica 2-1
KINGSTON, Sep. 2, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (American Qualifiers) : Mexico defeated Jamaica by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-1), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup (Final) on Sunday afternoon.
The result put the Mexicans fourth in the group with 10 points. Jamaica is 5th with 8 points. In their next game, Mexico will meet Trinidad and Tobago on September 5, while Jamaica will face Honduras.
Fixtures and Results : Final
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Overview
Jamaica at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1998)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Mexico at the World Cup
- 11 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Jamaica
1:2
Mexico
1:2 (1:0)
- 2 September 2001
- 16:00
- Kingston
Final
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Costa Rica | 16 |
 United States | 13 |
 Honduras | 11 |
| Mexico | 10 |
| Jamaica | 8 |
 Trinidad and Tobago | 1 |
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