El Salvador grabbed a vital point from the USA on the opening night of action in the CONCACAF Final Round of Qualifying for World Cup Qatar 2022.
El Salvador’s goal-less draw with the US was one of three in the four match octagonal programme.
Mexico tops the eight team table after a hard-fought 2-1 win over Jamaica in Azteca.
Alexis Vega’s 50th minute opener was cancelled out by Belgian based Shamar Nicholson in the 65th.
El Tri outshot the Reggae Boyz 27-5 but left it late, Henry Martin’s 89th minute strike eventually deciding the match.
Costa Rica took a point on the road against Panama in the other goal-less draw of the round.
Canada, back within reach of a World Cup berth for the first time since 1998 qualifying, began their quest for a second ever appearance at the tournament with a one all draw at home to Honduras.
Match Day Two is scheduled for Sunday throughout the Confederation.