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Soccer Roundup: S. Korea Is Tied by Jordan in Qualifier

 
South Korea was held to a 2-2 draw by Jordan in a 2010 World Cup qualifier in Seoul on Saturday after Jordan came from behind with two second-half goals from the substitute Hasan Abdel Mahmoud. > (link)

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