14 Oct 2015

Sport: Guam footballers beaten in Turkmenistan

12:23 pm on 14 October 2015

Guam's hopes of progressing to the next stage of Football World Cup qualifying have been dealt a blow after losing 1-0 in Turkmenistan.

Guvanch Abylov scored the only goal of the match in Ashgabat in the 16th minute.

Oman beat India 3-0 to go outright top in Group D with 11 points, three clear of Iran, with Guam a further point behind.

After winning their first two qualifying matches in June, the Matao have now managed just one point and failed to score in their last three matches.

Their next qualifying match is away to India next month.

Guam football coach Gary White with some of his players.

Guam football coach Gary White with some of his players. Photo: Facebook / Guam football Association