World Cup 2014 Qualifiers : Jamaica defeats USA 2-1
KINGSTON, Sep. 7, 2012 (AMP) — Brazil 2014 (American Qualifiers) : Jamaica defeated the United States by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Friday night.
The result put the Jamaicans top of Group A with 7 points. USA is second with 4 points. In their next game, Jamaica will meet second-placed the United States on September 11, while the United States will face Jamaica.
Fixtures and Results : Third Round Group A
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Overview
Jamaica at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1998)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
United States at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1930)
- 19 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Jamaica
2:1
United States
2:1 (1:1)
- 7 September 2012
- 19:00
- Kingston
Third Round Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Jamaica | 7 |
| United States | 4 |
 Guatemala | 1 |
 Antigua and Barbuda | 1 |
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