Jamaica vs USA 08-06-2013 WC Qualification North America

Jamaica vs USA
World Cup Qualification North America
Match date: 8 June 2013 - Kick Off Time: 0130 GMT
Stadium: Independence Park - Kingston

Referee: Roberto Moreno (Panama)

 Jamaica have managed two draws in the 4th round of CONCACAF World Cup Qualification. This leaves them in last place but a win over the United States would conceivably put them on level terms with 2nd place Panama. Their meeting with Mexico on Tuesday ended disappointingly, with the visitors taking full points in 0-1 result. 

USA have been a bit hit and miss over the last 18 months or so. Teams in this part of the world tend to play a lot more games than others and USA have tried a few things out. Since the start of 2012 they have been very busy with 11 wins, 5 draws and 4 defeats. With 31 goals scored and 22 conceded they have been involved in a few goalfests. They have recorded some impressive results over them games with Italy beaten in Genoa, old rivals Mexico in Azteca and a strong 4-3 over a Germany 2 eleven. The US are an underated side for me and they have a good manager in Jurgen Klinsmann. USA have a huge roster of players and although Landon Donovan is absent they have some major experience there. Two top England Premier keepers in Howard & Guzan. Defence is their weakness for me with Beesley and Goodson suspect. In the middle they are very impressive with Bradley of Roma and Holden of Bolton a decent pairing. They will likely go with Dempsey behind Altidore which is a dangerous strikeforce. USA sit in 4^th with 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat in this very tight group.

Head-to-Head:

 Last Meeting: 11.09.2012, USA - Jamaica 1:0
Wins Jamaica: 1
Wins USA: 7
Draws: 9

Categories: WC Qualification North America