World Cup 2014 Qualifiers : USA beats Antigua and Barbuda 3-1
TAMPA, Jun. 8, 2012 (AMP) — Brazil 2014 (American Qualifiers) : The United States defeated Antigua and Barbuda by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Friday night.
The result put the Americans top of Group A with 3 points. In their next game, the United States will meet Guatemala on June 12, while Antigua and Barbuda will face Jamaica.
Fixtures and Results : Third Round Group A
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Overview
United States at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1930)
- 19 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Antigua and Barbuda at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
United States
3:1
Antigua and Barbuda
3:1 (2:0)
- 8 June 2012
- 19:11
- Tampa
Third Round Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| United States | 3 |
 Guatemala | 0 |
 Jamaica | 0 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 0 |
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