12 Jun 2015

Sport: Guam win Football World Cup qualifier

7:39 am on 12 June 2015

Pacific minnows Guam has beaten Turkmenistan 1-0 to record their first ever victory in a Football World Cup qualifying match.

The US territory took the lead in the 14th minute when Serdar Annaorazov turned the ball into his own net, after the visitors allowed Ryan Guy's long throw to bounce in their penalty area and cause havoc.

Guam went top of Group D with the historic win and have the chance to add a second when they host India on Tuesday.

The second round of Asian World Cup action also doubles as qualification for the 2019 Asian Cup.

Guam captain Jason Cunliffe passes to a teammate during the Matao's first-ever World Cup Qualifier against Turkmenistan.

Guam captain Jason Cunliffe passes to a teammate during the Matao's first-ever World Cup Qualifier against Turkmenistan. Photo: Facebook / Guam Football Association