Omar Gonzalez and Matt Besler are center back options, Eric Lichaj could start at right back, and Kellyn Acosta could be inserted to give the U. The result ended a run of five successive draws and left them on 11 points, two behind Ireland, who they will play in their final qualifier in Cardiff, and four off leaders Serbia. ’Gaining at least a point on Tuesday at Honduras is critical for the United States’ chances to qualify for an eighth straight World Cup. Zambia striker Brian Mwila hit the woodwork in the opening minutes, headed in Zambia’s first in the sixth minute, and made it 2-0 in the 32nd. ” That’s how Gerhard Rach described the Indian hockey establishment when he parted company in 2005. Federer improved to 13-0 against Lopez and 33-1 in night matches at Flushing Meadows. Two massive shots saved him and he got to level for 2-2 as he let out a huge ‘Vamos’, raising his clenched fist towards the crowd. The PGA Tour timed the aces as coming 65 seconds apart. Aleksandar Mitrovic finished the scoring for Serbia nine minutes from time. But Ireland’s hopes of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup _ for the first time since 2002 _ were damaged a half-hour later when Valeri Qazaishvili equalized from close range.