Honduras will look to clinch its spot in the 2014 World Cup when it takes on Jamaica on Tuesday.
Los Catrachos only need one point to qualify automatically for the tournament this summer. The United States and Costa Rica are already assured a spot while Honduras sits in third place with 14 points. Mexico trails Honduras by only three points but needs to beat Costa Rica and hope for a Honduras loss by two or more goals in this game.
Despite the possibility of finishing fourth, most people in Honduras seem positive about the team's ultimate destiny.
"I want to congratulate the boys of the national team for their win today," Honduras President Porfirio Lobo said, according to TVNZ. "This shows that Hondurans can do it when we decide to do it. We are going to Brazil! Long live Honduras!"
Honduras is coming off a dramatic 1-0 win against Costa Rica. The teams seemed headed for a 0-0 draw until Jerry Bengston scored in the 65th minute to put Honduras within one point of qualification.
Jamaica will look to ruin the party but has nothing but pride to play for. The team has endured a rough World Cup qualifier and was eliminated after losing 2-0 against the United States on Friday. Jamaica only has four points in nine matches and is headed for a last place finish.
Prediction: Honduras explodes for a 3-0 victory.
Start Time: Kick-off starts at 9:30 p.m. EST
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