World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : USA beats Trinidad and Tobago 1-0
Aug. 17, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (American Qualifiers) : The United States defeated Trinidad and Tobago by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup (Third Round) on Wednesday.
The result put the Americans second in the group with 15 points. Trinidad and Tobago is 5th with 4 points. In their next game, the United States will meet group leaders Mexico on September 3, while Trinidad and Tobago will face Guatemala.
Fixtures and Results : Third Round
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Overview
United States at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Trinidad and Tobago at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
United States
1:0
Trinidad and Tobago
1:0 (1:0)
- 17 August 2005
Third Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Mexico | 16 |
| United States | 15 |
 Guatemala | 7 |
 Costa Rica | 7 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 4 |
 Panama | 2 |
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