The USA tied Jamaica, 0-0, to remain undefeated after four games of the Hexagonal, the final round of World Cup qualifying play from which three of six CONCACAF teams will qualify for the 2002 World Cup. The tie marked the first Hexagonal game in which the first-place USA failed to garner the full three points. The Americans have 10 points after four games. Costa Rica moved into second place with 7 points thanks to its historic win in Mexico City. Honduras moved into third with a 4-2 win in Trinidad. The Mexico loss takes the sting out of JamaicaÆs failure to win at home, because the Reggae BoyzÆs five points take them above Mexico (4 points). Kasey Keller made several key saves in the U.S. tie, and second-half sub Ante Razov nearly got a win for the Americans with late header that was saved well by keeper Donovan Ricketts. Ricketts also did well to push a Claudio Reyna free kick onto the post in the waning minutes. David Regis missed narrowly on the rebound with a bicycle kick. That the USA had a chance to capture a victory was due to JamaicaÆs inaccurate shooting and KellerÆs saves, because the Reggae Boyz penetrated the U.S. penalty area throughout the day. June 16 in Kingston, Jamaica Jamaica 0, USA 0 Att.: 35,000. Weather: 93 degrees; Sunny, hot Jamaica — Donovan Ricketts; Ian Goodison, Frank Sinclair, Chris Dawes (Micah Hyde, 84); Tyrone Marshall, Ricardo Gardner, James Lawrence, Theodore Whitmore, Andy Williams; Onandi Lowe (Capt.), Wolde Harris (Ricardo Fuller, 71). USA — Kasey Keller; Steve Cherundolo, Jeff Agoos (Capt.), Carlos Llamosa, David Regis; Tony Sanneh (Ante Razov, 79); Chris Armas, Claudio Reyna, Earnie Stewart; Joe-Max Moore (Jovan Kirovski, 58), Brian McBride (John O’Brien, 69). Statistical Summary: Jamaica Shots 13 Saves 4 Corner Kicks 3 Fouls 12 Offside 3 USA Shots 11 Saves 3 Corner Kicks 6 Fouls 11 Offside 1 Misconduct Summary: JAM — Ricardo Gardiner (caution) 18th minute. USA — Joe-Max Moore (caution) 27. USA — Claudio Reyna (caution) 61. Referee: Ubaldo Aquino (Paraguay) Assistant Referee #1: Miguel Angel Giacomuzzi (Paraguay) Assistant Referee #2: Casimiro Gonzalez (Paraguay) Fourth Official: Roberto Gustavo Crosler (Paraguay)
