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Derby County striker Theo Robinson helps Jamaica earn draw in Mexico

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Friday, February 08, 2013
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THEO Robinson helped Jamaica to an impressive World Cup qualifying draw in Mexico on his international debut.

The Derby County striker came on as a 54th-minute substitute for the Reggae Boyz as they held the Mexicans to a goalless draw at the famous Stadio Azteca.

  1. Derby County striker Theo Robinson made his international debut for Jamaica against Mexico in a goalless draw.

    Derby County striker Theo Robinson made his international debut for Jamaica against Mexico in a goalless draw.

Robinson replaced Jermaine Johnson of Sheffield Wednesday and Theodore Whitmore's side kept the likes of Manchester United star Javier Hernandez at bay to claim a highly creditable point.

It was Jamaica's opening game in the final round of North, Central America and Caribbean qualifying for the 2014 World Cup.

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Three of the six teams will qualify automatically for Brazil, with a fourth side earning a play-off spot.

In the other games, the USA suffered a shock 2-1 defeat in Honduras, while Panama let a two-goal lead slip as they drew with Costa Rica.

Robinson is due back in the UK today and will rejoin his Derby team-mates ahead of tomorrow's trip to Hillsborough.

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