The Cayman Islands welcomed the Dominican Republic to George Town for each team's final 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The Dominican Republic were surely licking their chops for another chance to defeat the Cayman Islands after a 4-0 just three days before today's match. Four minutes before the half, the Dominican Republic grabbed a 1-0 lead, improving hopes for a fifth win in qualifying.Midway through the second period, the score remained 1-0 in favor of the Dominican Republic. However, the Cayman Islands found an unexpected equalizer through what was just their second goal of the entire tournament, and the first in the run of play. The Cayman Islands were able to see the result through to the finish, and the 1-1 draw is just the third point that the Cayman Islands have earned in five FIFA World Cup qualifying campaigns. Their last point came in a draw at Bermuda on 3 February 2008. With the draw, the Dominican Republic have placed themselves in position to finish an unexpected second in the group ahead of Suriname pending tomorrow's result. If Suriname are unable to defeat unbeaten and untied group leaders El Salvador, the Dominican Republic will have their silver medal.
Goals
Dominican Republic
Cesar Garcia 41
Cayman Islands
Mark Ebanks 74
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