Soccer-Uruguay 22 U.S. 27 - World Cup qualifier 1st leg result

MONTEVIDEO, Nov 14 (Reuters) - United States beat Uruguay 27-22 (halftime 13-3) in the first leg of their 2011 World Cup qualifier at the Charrua stadium in Montevideo on Saturday.

Scorers:

United States - Tries: Tim Usasz, Kevin Swiryn (2), Junior Sifa; Conversions: Mike Hercus (2); Penalty: Hercus

Uruguay - Try: Jeronimo Echeverry; Conversion: Echeverry; Penalties: Nicolas Morales, Echeverry (4) (Compiled by Rex Gowar; Editing by Greg Stutchbury; to query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)