Honduras vs. Mexico, 2014 World Cup qualifying: El Tri fall apart late in draw

Until the equalizer, Jamaica seemed to be on their way toward to a win that would have put them atop the Hexagonal. Bristol City’s Marvin Elliott scored a 23rd minute header off a Rodolph Austin corner kick. It was Elliott’s first international goal in just his third cap.

Despite the game being played in Kingston, Panama were the aggressor for much of the match. They had more than 60 percent of possession and outshot the hosts 10-9.

Honduras have earned four points from their first two matches in the final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying, defeating the United States in February and earning an important draw on Friday. Mexico went 2-0 ahead early in San Pedro Sula, but the home side put in a surprising and spirited comeback to earn a 2-2 draw.

‘Maza’ Francisco Rodriguez gave away the spot kick, clearly bringing down Costly in the penalty area. A poor penalty by Jerry Bengston was saved by Ochoa, but he slapped the ball right back into Bengston’s path, and the striker finished his follow-up attempt to level the match at 2-2.