World Cup 2014 Qualifiers : Mexico beats El Salvador 2-1
SAN SALVADOR, Jun. 12, 2012 (AMP) — Brazil 2014 (American Qualifiers) : Mexico defeated El Salvador by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday night.
The result put the Mexicans top of Group B with 6 points. El Salvador is third with one point. In their next game, Mexico will meet second-placed Costa Rica on September 7, while El Salvador will face Guyana.
Fixtures and Results : Third Round Group B
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Overview
El Salvador at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1970)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
Mexico at the World Cup
- 14 appearances (first in 1930)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
El Salvador
1:2
Mexico
1:2 (0:0)
- 12 June 2012
- 19:33
- San Salvador
Third Round Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 6 |
 Costa Rica | 1 |
| El Salvador | 1 |
 Guyana | 0 |
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