World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : USA and Trinidad and Tobago qualify for the final stage
JACKSONVILLE, Sep. 6, 2016 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (American Qualifiers) : The United States defeated Trinidad and Tobago by a big score of 4-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Tuesday night at the EverBank Field in Jacksonville.
Jozy Altidore scored dual goals
The United States dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by Kljestan in the 44th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Americans further widened their lead in the second period by scoring three times (Altidore '59, '63 and Arriola '71).
USA and Trinidad and Tobago both qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament.Fixtures and Results : Fourth Round Group C
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Overview
United States at the World Cup
- 10 appearances (first in 1930)
- 20 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Trinidad and Tobago at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (2006)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
United States
4:0
Trinidad and Tobago
4:0 (1:0)
- 6 September 2016
- 20:15
- Jacksonville
Fourth Round Group C
Team | Pts |
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United States | 13 |
Trinidad and Tobago | 11 |
Guatemala | 10 |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 0 |
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