World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : USA defeats Jamaica 2-1
BOSTON, Oct. 7, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (American Qualifiers) : The United States defeated Jamaica by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup (Final) on Sunday afternoon.
The result put the Americans second in the group with 16 points. Jamaica is 5th with 8 points. In their last game, the United States will meet Trinidad and Tobago on November 11, while Jamaica will face Costa Rica.
Fixtures and Results : Final
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Overview
United States at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1930)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Jamaica at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1998)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
United States
2:1
Jamaica
2:1 (1:1)
- 7 October 2001
- 14:00
- Boston
Final
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Costa Rica | 20 |
| United States | 16 |
 Mexico | 14 |
 Honduras | 14 |
| Jamaica | 8 |
 Trinidad and Tobago | 4 |
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