USA beat Mexico in World Cup qualifier

The North American top clash between the United States and Mexico ended in a 2-0 win to the homeside. Michael Bradley scored both goals.

The forward, who plays his club football for Dutch side Heerenveen, first beat the Mexican goalie on 43 minutes and added another, just to be sure, in the 92nd.

Mexico played part of the second half without Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez, who was sent off on 66 minutes.

El Salvador and Trinidad and Tobago held each other to a 2-2 draw in their first match of this final qualification round.

Carlos Edwards put T&T ahead on seven minutes and veteran Dwight Yorke doubled the lead from the penalty spot 20 minutes later. The visitors were heading for a rather easy victory until Osael Romero got one back in the 83rd minute, and then netted a dramatic equaliser four minutes into added time.

In the final match of the night, Costa Rica defeated Honduras 2-0. Andy Furtado scored both goals, in the 48th and 59th minutes.

As a result, the USA and Costa Rica share the lead after the opening day, followed by Trinidad & Tobago and Costa Rica.