USA, Canada reserve spots in World Cup

(BEIJING, June 27) -- The USA and Canada advanced to the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Chile, after winning their respective semifinal matches in the CONCACAF qualifying tournament in Puebla, Mexico, according to FIFA.com.

The USA grabbed a 4-0 victory over Costa Rica, while Canada won 2-1 against Mexico, who is to battle Costa Rica for the final Chile 2008 berth on Saturday's third-place play-off.

Jonelle Filigno's goal with 13 minutes remaining ensured Canada's berth. All four U.S, goals came from Megan Klingenberg, Ingrid Wells, Jessica McDonald and Kelley O'Hara.

The 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup is scheduled for November 19 to December 7.