Clint Mathis’ free-kick goal with four minutes left gave the Unhited States a 2-1 win over Honduras. Earnie Stewart scored for the United States in the 33rd minute when his long blast deflected off Honduran Reynaldo Clavasquin and beat goalie Noel Valladares. Julio Cesar “Rambo” De Leon equalized for Honduras in the second half with a bomb from 30 yards out. The Americans held their own against the highly rated Catrachos, who struggled to break down the American defense. Tony Sanneh had one of his best games ever for the U.S. Steve Cherundolo was composed in his World Cup qualifying debut. Cobi Jones was red carded in injury time. March 28 in San Pedro Sula Honduras 1 USA 2. Goals: De Leon 59; Stewart 33, Mathis 86. Honduras — Valladares; Medina, Caballero, Clavasquin (Martinez, 46); Reyes, Guerrero, Guevara, Pineda (M.Suazo, 77), Santamaria (De Leon, 46); Nunez, Pavon. USA — Friedel; Cherundolo, Llamosa, Agoos, Regis; Sanneh, Armas, Mathis (Berhalter, 88), Stewart; Wolff (Albright, 69), Razov (Jones, 71).