World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : Cuba beats Guatemala 2-1
HAVANA, Oct. 15, 2008 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (American Qualifiers) : Cuba defeated Guatemala by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night.
The result put the Guatemalans second in Group 1 with 5 points. Cuba is bottom with 3 points. In their last game, Guatemala will meet group leaders the United States on November 19, while Cuba will face Trinidad and Tobago.
Fixtures and Results : Third Round Group 1
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Overview
Cuba at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1938)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Guatemala at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Cuba
2:1
Guatemala
2:1 (1:0)
- 15 October 2008
- 20:00
- Havana
Third Round Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 United States | 12 |
| Guatemala | 5 |
 Trinidad and Tobago | 5 |
| Cuba | 3 |
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