PARAMARIBO, Suriname (AP) — Richonel Margaret scored twice in the second half as Suriname defeated El Salvador 4-0 in a CONCACAF qualifier on Thursday and moved closer to clinching a spot in the tournament. world cup first time.
Suriname took the lead with a penalty from Charon Cherry in the 44th minute, Richonel Margaret scored in the 74th and 76th minutes, and Draso Moreo Clas added another in the 83rd minute.
With the win, Suriname remain unbeaten and reach nine points in Group A, three points ahead of Panama, who will play Guatemala later.
The 12 teams are divided into three groups and are competing for three spots directly from the regional qualifiers for next year’s World Cup. The United States, Canada and Mexico automatically qualified. As co-host of the World Cup.
Suriname, one of the founding countries of CONCACAF in 1961, is competing in the final round of qualifying for the first time since 1978.
El Salvador suffered four consecutive losses and was eliminated with three points.
Curaçao determines your destiny
Also on Thursday, Jordi Paulina scored twice as Curaçao defeated Bermuda 7-0 and will face Jamaica for a spot in the World Cup.
Paulina scored in the 48th and 63rd minutes, while Leandro Vacuna (7), Juninho Vacuna (32), Sonche Hansen (59), Al Jany Marta (82) and Rochon van Eijma (90) added to the goals for Curaçao. dick advocaat.
Advocaat was in charge of the Dutch national team for three years and also coached South Korea, Belgium and Russia before taking over Curaçao, which has never played in a World Cup.
With the comfortable win, Curaçao now sit top of Group B with 11 points, ahead of Jamaica, who drew 1-1 with Trinidad and Tobago.
Jamaica have only previously qualified for the 1998 World Cup in France, and are coached by former England national team coach Steve McLaren. The Reggae Boyz will host Curacao next Tuesday at the National Stadium in Kingston.
Curacao needs a win or a draw to qualify, while Jamaica needs a win.
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