June 25, 1994 – Argentina 2:1 Nigeria, Diego Maradona selected for post-match drug test, Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 54,453)
Claudio Caniggia scored both goals as Argentina defeated the Nigerians to clinch advancement to the second round. Samson Siasia opened the scoring (8’). On June 29, FIFA announced Maradona had tested positive for “an over-the-counter nasal decongestant containing ephedrine.”
June 25, 1994 – Argentina 2:1 Nigeria, Diego Maradona selected for post-match drug test, Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 54,453)
Claudio Caniggia scored both goals as Argentina defeated the Nigerians to clinch advancement to the second round. Samson Siasia opened the scoring (8’). On June 29, FIFA announced Maradona had tested positive for “an over-the-counter nasal decongestant containing ephedrine.”
June 24, 1972 – Boston Astros 5:1 Delaware Wings, ASL game at Everett Memorial Stadium (Att.: 800)
Gambian Charlie Thomas, a former Harvard star, scored the first goal off a Clair De Boer rebound for the Boston Astros. Itamar Alves broke a 1-1 halftime deadlock in 49th minute. Myles “Dusty” Richard (who went on to coach at The Brooks School, guiding players such as Charlie Davies and Mike Fucito), was the Astros’ […]
June 23, 1994 – Bolivia 0:0 South Korea, World Cup at Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 54,456)
Bolivia’s Portugal-based midfielder Erwin “Platini” Sanchez had several free kick attempts and South Korea’s Hwang Sun-hong missed a first half open goal. Scottish referee Leslie Mottram added eight minutes to the second half, which seemed excessive, and several Korean players collapsed after the final whistle.
June 22, 1997 – Revolution 2:2 (2:1 shootout) Dallas Burn, Foxboro Stadium. Hour-plus lightning delay (Att.: 15,819)
Foxboro Stadium was evacuated and kickoff delayed 72 minutes, then Dallas opened the scoring as Jason Kreis assisted Damian Alvarez (19’), and scored in the 27th minute. Alejandro Farias cut the deficit with a 29th-minute header and Alexi Lalas equalized with a 65th-minute header off an Imad Baba pass.
June 21, 1994 – Argentina 4:0 Greece, First WC game at Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 53,644)
Two Gabriel Batistuta goals (2’, 44’) gave Argentina a 2-0 halftime lead in the Albiceleste’s World Cup ’94 opener. Diego Maradona (60’) and Batistuta (penalty kick) upped the lead, launching Argentina into a favorite’s role. The World Cup kicked off on June 17, 1994, Argentina setting up training camp at Babson College in Wellesley. And, […]