The USA-Barbados game stood 0-0 at halftime. After an uneventful first 25 minutes, end-to-end action produced chances for both sides. In the 25th minute, Barbados had the best chance of the early going when Llewellyn Riley chased down a long pass into the U.S. penalty area but shot far off target. Seconds later, Gregg Berhalter tackled well after Gregory Goodridge dribbled dangerously toward the goal area. The U.S. attack relied mainly on searching crosses and long passes during the first half hour and failed to show much midfield poise. The USA came closest in the 35th minute when Clint Mathis hit the post on a low shot from 12 yards after Joe-Max Moore setup.Moore had made a nice one-touch pass after receiving a long, high pass from the midfield. Moore and Mathis had only one defender to beat. Three minutes later, Barbados threatened with a dangerous foray into the U.S. area. In the subsequent counterattack, Mathis beat two defenders on his way into the penalty area and forced a good save from Horace Stoute. Moore headed the rebound wide. The U.S. received two more scares in the half. Lucas arrived late on a close-range header and hit the ball wide. And a Barbadian missed a low cross 8 yards out. The Guatemala-Costa Rica game, whose result can affect the U.S. chances of reaching the final qualifying round, also ended 0-0 at halftime. Nov. 15 in Bridgetown, Barbados USA starting lineup — Meola, Llamosa, Berhalter, Agoos, Klein, Armas, Stewart, Ramos, Lewis, Mathis, Moore.