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The Reggae Boyz topped The Yanks in the third round of 2014 World Cup qualification, but the US won The return leg and both matches in the Hex.

He now has a total of 10 in the biennial event, second all-time among American players, behind former US star Landon Donovan (18).

Vela almost scored again two minutes on, sending a right-footer inches wide of the post; a miss that would prove costly in the 57th minute when Trinidad equalized through Jones, making amends for his earlier giveaway, by directing a right-footed touch on to the left-side of goal.

Guatemala’s Minor Lopez got the ball in front of the net but his kick only grazed it. Still, it bounced just outside of the goal.

Herrera instilled discipline and stability into the group, leading them through the playoffs against New Zealand and guiding Mexico through the group stages where they finished as runners-up, tied on points with host nation Brazil.

Mexico has met the United States in three of the last five finals but the El Tri have been experiencing a rough patch of late as they have been hit by some key injuries and came into this tournament riding a seven-match losing streak.