World Cup 2014 Qualifiers : USA defeats Jamaica 1-0
COLUMBUS, Sep. 11, 2012 (AMP) — Brazil 2014 (American Qualifiers) : The United States defeated Jamaica by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday night.
The result put the Americans top of Group A with 7 points. Jamaica is third with 7 points. In their next game, the United States will meet Antigua and Barbuda on October 12, while Jamaica will face Guatemala.
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)
Jamaica at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1998)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
United States
1:0
Jamaica
1:0 (0:0)
- 11 September 2012
- 20:11
- Columbus
Third Round Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Guatemala | 7 |
| United States | 7 |
| Jamaica | 7 |
 Antigua and Barbuda | 1 |
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