USA, Honduras Take CONCACAF Lead

With victories on their home turf, USA and Honduras surged to the top of the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying table.  USA defeated El Salvador 2-1 in Salt Lake City and Honduras overwhelmed Trinidad & Tobago 4-1.

Facing a must-win situaton, USA made a mistake that cost them an early goal.  Failing to clear the ball, El Salvador converted in the 32' to take a 1-0 lead.  USA stormed back with two quick goals (Dempsey 41' and Altidore 45') to take a 2-1 lead into halftime.

A third USA goal was scored by Altidore in the 58', but Honduran referee Jose Pineda waved it off.  It appeared Pineda called a foul, but no clear call was made on the field.

The next match day is Wednesday, September 9.  Co-leaders USA travel to Trinidad while Honduras faces a resurgent Mexico.  El Salvador hosts Costa Rica in the other match-up.  Three games remain in qualifying for the 2010 World Cup.

CONCACAF Final Round

Group	GP	W	D	L	+/-	PTS
USA	7	4	1	2	13:9	13
Honduras	7	4	1	2	14:7	13
Mexico	7	4	0	3	11:9	12
Costa Rica	7	4	0	3	9:12	12
El Salvador	7	1	2	4	7:10	5
Trinidad & Tobago	7	1	2	4	8:15	5