Results from today’s 2010 World Cup qualifiers:
| 11/02/09 13:30 | Serravalle |  |
San Marino | 0:3 (0:2) | Northern Ireland |  |
| 11/02/09 20:30 | San Jose |  |
Costa Rica | 2:0 (0:0) | Honduras |  |
| 11/02/09 13:45 | Dublin |  |
Republic of Ireland | 2:1 (0:1) | Georgia |  |
| 11/02/09 12:30 | Ta’Qali |  |
Malta | 0:0 | Albania |  |
| 11/02/09 04:20 | Yokohama |  |
Japan | 0:0 | Australia |  |
| 11/02/09 18:14 | Columbus |  |
USA | 2:0 (1:0) | Mexico |  |
| 11/02/09 19:00 | San Salvador |  |
El Salvador | 2:2 (0:2) | Trinidad and Tobago |  |
| 11/02/09 05:00 | Tashkent |  |
Uzbekistan | 0:1 (0:0) | Bahrain |  |
| 11/02/09 00:00 | Pyongyang |  |
Korea DPR | 1:0 (1:0) | Saudi Arabia |  |
| 11/02/09 05:30 | Tehran |  |
Iran | 1:1 (0:0) | Korea Republic |  |
Landon Donovan with ball, from Mexsport
The U.S. opened their CONCACAF final round play with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Mexico in Columbus, Ohio. Michael Bradley tapped in from close range late in the first half, then clinched the points with a long-range strike in extra time.
The U.S. will play their next qualification match at El Salvador on March 28. El Salvador came from two goals down to draw with Trinidad and Tobago at home.
David Villa scores for Spain against England. Photograph: Jasper Juinen/Getty Images
In friendly news, Euro 2008 champions Spain beat England, 2-0, tarnishing David Beckham’s record-tying 108th appearance for the Three Lions.
Lionel Messi shooting against France, from AFP
In the other powerhouse friendly of today, Argentina trounced France in Marseilles, 2-0, thanks in part to the efforts of Lionel Messi.
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