World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : USA held to a 2-2 draw by Costa Rica but qualifies for 2010 World Cup
WASHINGTON DC, Oct. 14, 2009 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (American Qualifiers) : The United States tied 2-2 with Costa Rica (halftime: 0-2), in a World Cup qualifying game (Fourth Round) on Wednesday night. The United States secured their ticket to the World Cup finals. Costa Rica is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Fourth Round
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Overview
United States at the World Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1930)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Costa Rica at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1990)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
United States
2:2
Costa Rica
2:2 (0:2)
- 14 October 2009
- 20:05
- Washington Dc
Fourth Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| United States | 20 |
 Mexico | 19 |
 Honduras | 16 |
| Costa Rica | 16 |
 El Salvador | 8 |
 Trinidad and Tobago | 6 |
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