[INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES] Honduras, which will open next year's Hexagonal at home against the United States, played to a 0-0 tie with Peru Wednesday before a crowd of 9,142 in Houston. Oscar Boniek Garcia and Mario Martinez, who are involved in the MLS Cup playoffs with Houston and Seattle, respectively, came on as late subs for the Catrachos.

Carlos Rodriguez (FC Dallas), Gabriel Gomez (Philadelphia) and Blas Perez (FC Dallas) started for Panama in its 5-1 loss at home to world champion Spain.

Costa Rica, the only other U.S. opponent in the Hexagonal in action on Wednesday, gave up an own goal in stoppage time and had to settle for a 1-1 tie at Bolivia. The Columbus Crew's Jairo Arrieta started for the Ticos.