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)
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’ only U.S.-born player, according to Bob Monahan in The Boston Globe. [Read more…] about June 24, 1972 – Boston Astros 5:1 Delaware Wings, ASL game at Everett Memorial Stadium (Att.: 800)
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)
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. [Read more…] about June 22, 1997 – Revolution 2:2 (2:1 shootout) Dallas Burn, Foxboro Stadium. Hour-plus lightning delay (Att.: 15,819)
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, apparently, the Seleccion’s training staff went shopping on Tremont Street in Boston, purchasing the substance containing ephedrine that ended up getting Maradona suspended. [Read more…] about June 21, 1994 – Argentina 4:0 Greece, First WC game at Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 53,644)
Eusebio and Pelé met in a competitive match for the first time since the 1966 World Cup as the Boston Minutemen took a 2-1 extra time win over the New York Cosmos. [Read more…] about June 20, 1975 – Boston Minutemen 2:1 (aet) New York Cosmos, Nickerson Field (Att.: 20,000 est.)
U.S. goes three-and-out in first World Cup finals appearance since 1950. [Read more…] about June 19, 1990 – Austria 2:1 U.S., World Cup, Stadio Artemio Franchi (Att.: 34,857)
Lionel Messi (60’) scored in first Gillette Stadium appearance as Argentina advanced to the Copa America Centenario semifinals. Gonzalo Higuain (8’, 28’) opened the scoring, Jose Salomon Rondon (70’) cut the deficit and substitute Erik Lamela (71’) concluded the scoring. Sergio Romero saved an attempted chipped penalty kick by Venezuela’s Luis Seijas (43’). [Read more…] about June 18, 2016 — Argentina 4:1 Venezuela, Copa America Centenario quarterfinals, Gillette Stadium (Att.: 59,183)
The Santos-Milan game was played in a tense atmosphere, as spectators were also tuned in to shortwave radio reports of the Italy v West Germany World Cup semifinal match being contested in Mexico City. Both teams were missing World Cup players, but most of the starters were available for this game. [Read more…] about June 17, 1970 – Santos FC 1:0 AC Milan, Everett Stadium (Att.: 18,000 est.)
Landon Donovan and Carlos Bocanegra scored for the U.S., Blas Perez cutting Panama’s deficit in the 84th minute of a Gold Cup/MLS “tripleheader.” [Read more…] about June 16, 2007 – U.S. 2:1 Panama, Gold Cup quarterfinals at Gillette Stadium (Att.: 22,412)