The U.S. U-17s needed two late goals to beat Jamaica, 2-1, in the opening game of Under-17 World Cup qualifying in St. Louis. The U.S. dominated Jamaica, outshooting the Young Boyz, 30-7, but found itself trailing 1-0 at the break. John Ellinger’s team finally broke through in the 70th minute when Santino Quaranta dribbled into the box and slipped the ball to Mike Magee. Magee’s shot from 12 yards struck Leon Williams’ arm, and referee Marco Rodriguez pointed to the penalty spot. Quaranta stepped to the spot and put the ball into the left side of the net as a helpless Richard McCallum dove to the right. The U.S. scored the well-deserved winner six minutes later when U.S. defender Chad Marshall got his head on the end of a Craig Capano corner kick. The goal was the first international goal of Marshall’s seven-game U-17 career. Ellinger inserted Justin Mapp into the game at halftime, replacing Erwin Diaz. The left-footed Mapp terrorized Jamaica’s right side the final 45 minutes, and he was unlucky not to provide the U.S. with another goal. The U.S. can clinch a spot in the 2001 FIFA Under-17 World Championship on Friday with a win against Canada and a Jamaican win or tie against El Salvador. In the event of a tie at the end of the tournament, the first tie-breaker will be head-to-head results. In the tournament opener, Canada and El Salvador drew, 1-1. April 18 in St. Louis USA 2 Jamaica 1. Goals: JAM — Luton Shelton 36. USA — Santino Quaranta (PK) 70. USA — Chad Marshall (Craig Capano) 76. Lineups: USA — Adam Schuerman; Chris Lancos, Jordan Harvey, Gray Griffin (Capt.), Chad Marshall; Jordan Stone, Craig Capano, Mike Magee, Santino Quaranta; Erwin Diaz (Justin Mapp, 46), Ed Johnson (Paul Johnson, 84). JAM — Richard McCallum; Copeland Lewis, Kieron Bernard, Jermaine Hardy ; Leon Williams (Capt.), Kowri Pickersgill (Andre Whyte, 78), Conrad Hunt (Akeem Priestley, 82), Ramon Dee Bailey, Maurice Johnson; Luton Shelton, Richard West (Kamar Petrikin, 83). Shots: USA 30 JAM 7 Saves: USA 1 JAM. 1 CKs: USA 8 JAM 2 Fouls: USA 22 JAM 14 Offside: USA 3 JA 1 Yellow Cards: JAM — Williams (caution) 6th minute. USA — Lancos (caution) 23. JAM — Wahl (caution) 83. Referee: Marco Rodriguez (Mexico) Assistant Referee #1: Ian Parker (Antigua) Assistant Referee #2: Leonel Leal (Costa Rica) Fourth Official: Richard Piper (Trinidad & Tobago) Attendance: 1,693 Weather: 64 degrees; Clear, cool