2006_in_American_soccer
2006 in American soccer
Association football-related events in the USA during the season of 2006
The 2006 season was the 94th year of competitive soccer in the United States.
Quick Facts Season, Men's soccer ...
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Men
Senior
More information Wins, Losses ...
| Wins | Losses | Draws |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 4 | 3 |
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The home team or the team that is designated as the home team is listed in the left column; the away team is in the right column.
Win Draw Loss
United States 
v 
Canada
v 
Canada
| January 22 International Friendly | United States | 0 – 0 | Canada | San Diego |
| 17:00 UTC−08 | (Report) | Stadium: Torero Stadium Attendance: 6,077 Referee: Benito Archundia (Mexico) |
United States v 
Norway
v 
Norway
| January 29 International Friendly | United States | 5 – 0 | Norway | Carson, California |
| 14:00 UTC−08 | Twellman  5' 17' 76' Pope 67' Chris Klein 87' |
(Report) | Stadium: Home Depot Center Attendance: 16,366 Referee: Óscar Ruiz (Colombia) |
United States v 
Japan
v 
Japan
| February 10 International Friendly | United States | 3 – 2 | Japan | San Francisco |
| 20:00 UTC−08 | Pope 24' Dempsey 39' Twellman 50' |
(Report) | Maki 60' Nakazawa 90' |
Stadium: SBC Park Attendance: 37,365 Referee: Horacio Elizondo (Argentina) |
United States v 
Guatemala
v 
Guatemala
| February 19 International Friendly | United States | 4 – 0 | Guatemala | Frisco, Texas |
| 13:00 UTC−06 | Olsen 38' Ching 45' Johnson 47' Klein 71' |
(Report) | Stadium: Pizza Hut Park Attendance: 14,453 Referee: Mauricio Navarro (Canada) |
Poland 
v United States
v United States
| March 1 International Friendly | Poland | 0 – 1 | United States | Kaiserslautern, Germany |
| 20:00 UTC+01 | (Report) | Dempsey 49' |
Stadium: Fritz Walter Stadion Attendance: 13,395 Referee: Thorsten Kinhofer (Germany) |
Germany 
v United States
v United States
| March 22 International Friendly | Germany | 4 – 1 | United States | Dortmund, Germany |
| 20:30 UTC+01 | Schweinsteiger 46' Neuville 73' Klose 75' Ballack 79' |
(Report) | Cherundolo 85' |
Stadium: Signal Iduna Park Attendance: 64,500 Referee: Peter Frojdfeldt (Sweden) |
United States v 
Jamaica
v 
Jamaica
| April 11 International Friendly | United States | 1 – 1 | Jamaica | Cary, North Carolina |
| 15:00 UTC−04 | Olsen 27' |
(Report) | Bennett 4' |
Stadium: SAS Soccer Park Attendance: 8,093 Referee: Jorge Gasso Flores (Mexico) |
United States v 
Morocco
v 
Morocco
| May 23 International Friendly | United States | 0 – 1 | Morocco | Nashville, Tennessee |
| 18:00 UTC−06 | (Report) | Madihi 90+1' |
Stadium: Nashville Coliseum Attendance: 26,141 Referee: Mauricio Navarro (Canada) |
United States v 
Venezuela
v 
Venezuela
| May 26 International Friendly | United States | 2 – 0 | Venezuela | Cleveland, Ohio |
| 19:00 UTC−05 | Ching 36' Dempsey 69' |
(Report) | Stadium: Cleveland Browns Stadium Attendance: 29,745 Referee: Mauricio Morales Valle (Mexico) |
United States v 
Latvia
v 
Latvia
| May 28 International Friendly | United States | 1 – 0 | Latvia | East Hartford, Connecticut |
| 19:00 UTC−05 | McBride 43' |
(Report) | Stadium: Rentschler Field Attendance: 24,636 Referee: Steven Dipiero (Canada) |
United States v 
Czech Republic
v 
Czech Republic
| June 12 World Cup Group Stage | United States | 0 – 3 | Czech Republic | Gelsenkirchen, Germany |
| 18:00 UTC+02 | (Report) | Koller 5' Rosický 36', 76' |
Stadium: Arena AufSchalke Attendance: 52,000 Referee: Carlos Amarilla (Paraguay) |
Italy 
v United States
v United States
| June 17 World Cup Group Stage | Italy | 1 – 1 | United States | Kaiserslautern, Germany |
| 21:00 UTC+02 | Gilardino 22' |
(Report) | Zaccardo 27' (o.g.) |
Stadium: Fritz Walter Stadion Attendance: 46,000 Referee: Jorge Larrionda (Uruguay) |
Ghana 
v United States
v United States
| June 22 World Cup Group Stage | Ghana | 2 – 1 | United States | Nuremberg, Germany |
| 16:00 UTC+02 | Dramani 22' Appiah 45+2' |
(Report) | Dempsey 43' |
Stadium: Frankenstadion Attendance: 41,000 Referee: Markus Merk (Germany) |
Women
Senior
More information Wins, Losses ...
| Wins | Losses | Draws |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | 0 | 4 |
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Four Nations Tournament
United States v Norway
v Norway
| January 18 | United States | 3–1 | Norway | Guangzhou, China |
| Lilly 72' Boxx 77' Wambach 85' |
(Report) | Rønning 81' (pen.) |
United States v 
France
v 
France
| January 20 | United States | 0–0 | France | Guangzhou, China |
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China 
v United States
v United States
| January 22 | China | 0–2 | United States | Guangzhou, China |
| (Report) | Lilly 24' (pen.), 41' |
Algarve Cup
United States v China
v China
| March 9 Group B | United States | 0–0 | China | Faro, Portugal |
| (Report) |
United States v 
Denmark
v 
Denmark
| March 11 Group B | United States | 5–0 | Denmark | Quarteira, Portugal |
| Wambach 16' O'Reilly 29', 31' Lilly 42' Kai 72' |
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United States v France
v France
| March 13 Group B | United States | 4–1 | France | Faro, Portugal |
| Lilly 1' Wagner 49' Tarpley 50' Kai 76' |
(Report) | Hoda 64' |
International Friendlies
Japan v United States
v United States
| May 7 | Japan | 1–3 | United States | Kumamoto, Japan |
| (Report) |
Japan v United States
v United States
| May 9 | Japan | 0-1 | United States | Osaka, Japan |
| (Report) |
United States v 
Sweden
v 
Sweden
| July 15 | United States | 3–2 | Sweden | Blaine, Minnesota |
| Wambach 38' Whitehill 89' Lilly 90+2' |
(Report) | Unknown 46-88' Ekblom 90+1' |
Stadium: National Sports Center Attendance: 4,996 |
United States v 
Republic of Ireland
v 
Republic of Ireland
| July 23 | United States | 5–0 | Republic of Ireland | San Diego, California |
| (Report) |
United States v Canada
v Canada
| July 30 | United States | 2–0 | Canada | Cary, North Carolina |
| (Report) |
United States v China
v China
| August 27 | United States | 4–1 | China | Bridgeview, Illinois |
| (Report) |
United States v 
Mexico
v 
Mexico
| September 13 | United States | 3–1 | Mexico | Rochester, New York |
| (Report) |
United States v 
Chinese Taipei
v 
Chinese Taipei
| October 1 | United States | 10–0 | Chinese Taipei | Carson, California |
| 4:00 p.m. UTC−04 | Osborne 8' Wambach 13', 51', 62' Tarpley 22', 27' Lilly 49' Lloyd 76' Rapinoe 79', 82' |
(Report) | Stadium: The Home Depot Center Attendance: 5,479 Referee: Jennifer Bennett Assistant referees: Veronica Perez Margaret Domka Fourth official: Marlene Duffy |
United States v 
Iceland
v 
Iceland
| October 8 | United States | 2–1 | Iceland | Richmond, Virginia |
| (Report) |
Peace Queen Cup
United States v Denmark
v Denmark
| October 29 Group B | United States | 1–1 | Denmark | Kimhae, South Korea |
| 3:00 a.m. UTC−05 | Lilly 73' |
(Report) | Andersen 12' |
Stadium: Gimhae Stadium Attendance: 8,200 Referee: Shin Hwa Yeon (KOR) Assistant referees: Lee Seul Gi (KOR) Choi Mi Kyeong (KOR) Fourth official: Kim Mi Ok (KOR) |
Australia 
v United States
v United States
| October 31 Group B | Australia | 0–2 | United States | Cheonan, South Korea |
| 16:00 | (Report) | Lilly 20' Kai 35' |
Stadium: Cheonan Stadium |
Netherlands 
v United States
v United States
| November 2 Group B | Netherlands | 0–2 | United States | Suwon, South Korea |
| 14:30 | (Report) | Tarpley 27' Whitehill 45+1' |
Stadium: Suwon World Cup Stadium |
Canada v United States
v United States
| November 2 Final | Canada | 0–1 | United States | Seoul, South Korea |
| 14:30 | (Report) | Lilly 69' |
Stadium: Seoul World Cup Stadium |
Gold Cup
United States v Mexico
v Mexico
| November 22 Semifinals | United States | 2–0 | Mexico | Carson, California |
| 19:00 | Wambach 10', 64' |
(Report) | Stadium: The Home Depot Center |
Canada v United States
v United States
| November 26 Final | Canada | 1–2 (aet) | United States | Carson, California |
| 17:30 | Hermuss 44' |
(Report) | Osborne 6' Lilly 120' (pen.) |
Stadium: The Home Depot Center Attendance: 6,749 |
Main article: 2006 Major League Soccer season
Tables
Purple indicates Supporters' Shield clinched
Yellow indicates Regular Season Runners-up clinched
Green indicates playoff berth clinched
Eastern Conference
More information Place, Team ...
| Place | Team | P | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D.C. United | 32 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 52 | 38 | +14 | 55 |
| 2 | New England Revolution | 32 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 39 | 35 | +4 | 48 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire | 32 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 43 | 41 | +2 | 47 |
| 4 | New York Red Bulls | 32 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 39 |
| 5 | Kansas City Wizards | 32 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 43 | 45 | -2 | 38 |
| 6 | Columbus Crew | 32 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 30 | 42 | -12 | 33 |
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Western Conference
More information Place, Team ...
| Place | Team | P | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Dallas | 32 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 48 | 44 | +4 | 52 |
| 2 | Houston Dynamo | 32 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 44 | 40 | +4 | 46 |
| 3 | C.D. Chivas USA | 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 45 | 42 | +3 | 43 |
| 4 | Colorado Rapids | 32 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 36 | 49 | -13 | 41 |
| 5 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 32 | 11 | 15 | 6 | 37 | 37 | 0 | 39 |
| 6 | Real Salt Lake | 32 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 45 | 49 | -4 | 39 |
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Playoffs
Main article: 2006 Major League Soccer season
| Conference Semifinals | Conference Finals | MLS Cup 2006 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | D.C. United | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 4 | New York Red Bulls | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | D.C. United | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Eastern Conference | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | New England Revolution | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Chicago Fire | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | New England Revolution (a.e.t., p.s.o.) | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| E | New England Revolution | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| W | Houston Dynamo (a.e.t., p.s.o.) | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | FC Dallas | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Colorado Rapids (a.e.t., p.s.o.) | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Colorado Rapids | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Western Conference | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Houston Dynamo | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Chivas USA | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Houston Dynamo | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
MLS Cup
More information Houston Dynamo, 1 – 1 (a.e.t.) ...
| Houston Dynamo | 1 – 1 (a.e.t.) | New England Revolution |
|---|---|---|
| Ching 114' |
(Report) | Twellman 113' |
| Penalties | ||
 Gray Holden De Rosario DavisChing |
4–3 | Joseph Reis Noonan Twellman Heaps |
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Main article: 2006 United Soccer Leagues
Table
Commissioner's Cup, bye to semifinal round of playoffs
Bye to semifinal round of playoffs
First round of playoffs
More information Pos, Club ...
| Pos | Club | Pts | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | H2H Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montreal Impact | 51 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 31 | 15 | +16 | |
| 2 | Rochester Raging Rhinos | 50 | 28 | 13 | 4 | 11 | 34 | 21 | +13 | |
| 3 | Charleston Battery | 46 | 28 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 33 | 25 | +8 | CHA: 4 pts VAN: 1 pt |
| 4 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 46 | 28 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 40 | 28 | +12 | |
| 5 | Miami FC | 39 | 28 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 47 | 44 | +3 | |
| 6 | Puerto Rico Islanders | 38 | 28 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 38 | 36 | +2 | |
| 7 | Seattle Sounders | 37 | 28 | 11 | 13 | 4 | 42 | 48 | −6 | |
| 8 | Atlanta Silverbacks | 35 | 28 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 36 | 42 | −6 | |
| 9 | Virginia Beach Mariners | 32 | 28 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 26 | 37 | −11 | VAB: 7 pts TOR: 4 pts |
| 10 | Toronto Lynx | 32 | 28 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 30 | 36 | −6 | |
| 11 | Portland Timbers | 27 | 28 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 25 | 39 | −14 | POR: 9 pts MIN: 3 pts |
| 12 | Minnesota Thunder | 27 | 28 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 34 | 45 | −11 |
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Playoffs
Quarterfinals and Semifinals 2-game aggregate
Higher seeded team hosted first game
- Exception: Montreal hosted second game vs Vancouver
| Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Finals | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Rochester Raging Rhinos | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 3 | Charleston Battery | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | Charleston Battery | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| 6 | Puerto Rico Islanders | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | Rochester Raging Rhinos | 0 | |||||||||||
| 4 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Vancouver Whitecaps (a.e.t.) | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
| 4 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1 | Montreal Impact | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| 5 | Miami FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
Final
More information Rochester Raging Rhinos, 0 – 3 ...
| Rochester Raging Rhinos | 0 – 3 | Vancouver Whitecaps |
|---|---|---|
| (Report) | Craft 45' (o.g.) Donatelli 54' Matondo 86' |
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Main article: United Soccer Leagues 2006
Table
Purple indicates regular season champion
Green indicates playoff berth clinched
More information Place, Team ...
| Place | Team | P | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richmond Kickers | 20 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 50 | 20 | +30 | 43 |
| 2 | Charlotte Eagles | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 29 | 27 | +2 | 32 |
| 3 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 27 | 20 | +7 | 30 |
| 4 | Cincinnati Kings | 20 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 28 | 27 | +1 | 30 |
| 5 | New Hampshire Phantoms | 20 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 27 | 43 | -16 | 271 |
| 6 | Western Mass Pioneers | 20 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 31 | 28 | +3 | 27 |
| 7 | Harrisburg City Islanders | 20 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 34 | 35 | -1 | 27 |
| 8 | Wilmington Hammerheads | 20 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 30 | 31 | -1 | 19 |
| 9 | Long Island Rough Riders | 20 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 15 | 40 | -25 | 14 |
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1New Hampshire was penalized 1 point for use of an ineligible player in a game.
Playoffs
| Semifinals | Finals | ||||||||||
| 1 | Richmond Kickers | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||||||
| 4 | Cincinnati Kings | 1 | 0 | 1 | |||||||
| 1 | Richmond Kickers | 2 | |||||||||
| 2 | Charlotte Eagles | 1 | |||||||||
| 3 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 0 | 1 | 1 | |||||||
| 2 | Charlotte Eagles | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||||||
Final
More information Richmond Kickers, 2 – 1 ...
| Richmond Kickers | 2 – 1 | Charlotte Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Ssejjemba 9' (pen.) Carrieri 33' |
(Report) | Spencer 90' |
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Main article: 2006 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
Home teams listed on top of bracket
| Third Round July 12 | Fourth Round August 2 | Quarterfinals August 23 | Semifinals September 6 | Finals September 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | Chicago | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | Kansas City | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | Kansas City | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| PDL | Des Moines | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | Chicago | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | New England | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| USL1 | Rochester | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| USL2 | New Hampshire | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| USL1 | Rochester | 0 (4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | New England (AET, PSO) | 0 (5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | Chicago | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | D.C. United | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | D.C. United (AET) | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | Columbus | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| PDL | Michigan | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | Columbus | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | D.C. United | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | New York | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| USL2 | Wilmington | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| USL1 | Atlanta | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| USL2 | Wilmington | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | New York | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | Chicago | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | Los Angeles | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | Los Angeles | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| USASA | Roma FC | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | Chivas USA | 0 (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| USASA | Roma FC (AET, PSO) | 0 (4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | Los Angeles (AET) | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | Colorado | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | Real Salt Lake (AET) | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| USL1 | Virginia Beach | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | Real Salt Lake | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | Colorado | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | Los Angeles | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | Houston | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | Houston | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| PDL | Carolina | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| PDL | Carolina (AET) | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| USL1 | Seattle | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | Houston | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | FC Dallas | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| USL1 | Charleston | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| USL1 | Portland | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| USL1 | Charleston | 3 (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MLS | FC Dallas (AET, PSO) | 3 (5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Final
More information Los Angeles Galaxy, 1 – 3 ...
| Los Angeles Galaxy | 1 – 3 | Chicago Fire |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon 51' |
(Report) | Jaqua 10' Herron 16' Thiago 88' |
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More information Club, Competition ...
| Club | Competition | Final round |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Galaxy | 2006 CONCACAF Champions' Cup | Quarterfinals |
| New England Revolution | 2006 CONCACAF Champions' Cup | Quarterfinals |
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Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles v 
Deportivo Saprissa
v 
Deportivo Saprissa
| February 23 Champions Cup Semifinal | Los Angeles | 0 – 0 | Deportivo Saprissa | Carson, California |
| Stadium: Home Depot Center Attendance: 8,103 Referee: Marco Rodríguez (Mexico) |
Deportivo Saprissa v Los Angeles
v Los Angeles
| March 8 Champions Cup Semifinal | Deportivo Saprissa | 3 – 2 (a.e.t.) | Los Angeles | San José, Costa Rica |
| Centeno 46' Solis 57'Parks 90+5' |
Gardner 21' Donovan 41' |
Stadium: Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Attendance: 8,103 Referee: Benito Archundia (Mexico) |
New England Revolution
New England v Alajuelense
v Alajuelense
| February 22 Champions Cup Semifinal | New England | 0 – 0 | Alajuelense | Hamilton, Bermuda |
| Stadium: Bermuda National Stadium Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Hu Liu (Canada) |
Alajuelense v New England
v New England
| March 8 Champions Cup Semifinal | Alajuelense | 1 – 0 | New England | Alajuela, Costa Rica |
| Hernández 90' |
Stadium: Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Peter Prendergast (Jamaica) |