Eusebio scored twice for Benfica against Sporting in a rematch of the Taça de Portugal in a Sunday afternoon exhibition. Marinho’s penalty kick opened the scoring (6’). Eusebio equalized (43’) and broke the deadlock (80’), then Fernando Peres converted (84’). [Read more…] about July 16, 1972 – SL Benfica 2:2 Sporting CP. First soccer game at Schaefer (Foxboro) Stadium (Att.: 24,396*)
The Chicago Fire eliminated the Revolution from both the 2009 MLS playoffs (for the second successive season) and SuperLiga. The Revolution’s rivalry with the Fire began cooling down as both teams declined. Since 2009, the teams have met once in an elimination situation, the Revolution taking a 2-1 victory over the Fire in a 2016 U.S. Open Cup match.
Goals: Jankauskas; McBride, Blanco.
Molina, Fonseca, Batista (Tigres); Darwin Quintero, Francisco Torres (Santos).
Steve Ralston assists on Brian McBride goals (39’, 43’) as the U.S. advanced to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Ralston, now a San Jose Earthquakes assistant coach, scored four goals in 36 games for the U.S. national team. Kasey Keller equaled Tony Meola’s U.S. record with his 32nd shutout. [Read more…] about July 14, 2003 – U.S. 2:0 Martinique/Cuba 2:0 Canada, Gold Cup at Gillette Stadium (Att.: 8,780)
New Englanders played key roles in the first U.S. victory (of eight) in 88 years of World Cup play. A rebound of Billy Gonsalves’ shot off the bar was converted by Bart McGhee (23’), then Tommy Florie (45) provided a 2-0 halftime lead. Bert Patenaude headed in a James Brown lob for the first of his four goals in the inaugural World Cup. [Read more…] about July 13, 1930 – U.S. 3:0 Belgium, World Cup, Parque Central, Montevideo (Att.: 25,000)
The U.S. compiled a 6W-0L-2D record in Gold Cup games at Gillette Stadium. Eddie Lewis (28’) and Brian McBride (77′) scored against El Salvador. The Revolution’s Steve Ralston provided three crosses for McBride to finish in a 57-minute span covering two games (the U.S. took a 2-0 win over Martinique on July 14, 2003). [Read more…] about July 12, 2003 – U.S. 2:0 El Salvador, first Gold Cup games at Gillette Stadium (Att.: 33,652)
Toninho and Pelé gave Santos a 2-1 halftime lead, then “O Peixe” scored five goals in the second half at Fenway Park. Lloyd McLean (25’) opened the scoring. [Read more…] about July 8, 1968 – Pele’s Boston debut, Boston Beacons 1:7 Santos at Fenway Park (Att.: 18,431)
The U.S. upset England, the only time the U.S. national team won a World Cup finals match between 1930 and 1994, on Joe Gaetjens’ 38th-minute goal. The U.S. team included Fall River’s Frank “Shorty” Moniz, 38, plus Ed Souza, 28, and John “Clarkie” Souza, 29. [Read more…] about June 29, 1950 – U.S. 1:0 England, World Cup at Estadio Independencia, Belo Horizonte (Att.: 10,151)
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.” [Read more…] about 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.” [Read more…] about June 25, 1994 – Argentina 2:1 Nigeria, Diego Maradona selected for post-match drug test, Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 54,453)
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. [Read more…] about June 23, 1994 – Bolivia 0:0 South Korea, World Cup at Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 54,456)