El Salvador overcame an early 1-0 deficit against Panama to create history as Jairo Henriquez scored twice and Jose Pena once in a 3-1 victory.
Just 24 hours earlier Cuba had created a slice of history in their match, outlasting Costa Rica to reach their maiden U-20 World Cup.
Forward Arichel Hernandez proved the headline act in scoring both of Cuba’s goals in the 2-1 victory as the Caribbean Lions got a measure of revenge after being eliminated by Costa Rica 6-1 at the same stage two years ago in Guatemala.
Mexico and USA now round out the field of CONCACAF representatives for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013 after their respective wins over Jamaica and Canada.
Local favourites Mexico prevailed with two goals in each half leading to a comfortable 4-0 victory over Jamaica.
USA secured a 4-2 win over North American rivals Canada despite the Canadians taking an early lead. The States took control of the action-packed encounter on the back of a Jose Villarreal double.
The Stars and Stripes return to the world stage for the 13th time having missed Colombia 2011.
The Oceania representative, who will join Cuba, Mexico, El Salvador and USA in Turkey, will be decided at the OFC U-20 Championship 2013 which takes place in Fiji, 21-29 March.
Story courtesy of FIFA.com.
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