Sept. 8, 2015 – U.S. 1:4 Brazil, Gillette Stadium (Att.: 29,308)

Lowest crowd total for Brazil’s five appearances (3W-2L-0D) at Gillette Stadium. The U.S. lost for the second successive time in Foxborough, its record dropping to 10W-3L-2D at Gillette and 17W-3L-5D in Foxborough since 1991. Goals: D. Williams; Hulk, Neymar (2, 1 PK), Rafinha.

Sept. 8, 1917 – Trimo (Roxbury) 10:2 St. George’s (Everett), season-opener at North Brighton Playground

Sept. 8, 1968 – Boston Beacons 1:0 Baltimore Bays, Beacons’ final match at Fenway Park (Att.: 3,764)

The Boston Beacons (9W-17L-6D, 24 points) finished in last place in the NASL Atlantic Division. Average attendance was 4,373 for 15 matches, the Beacons declaring losses of about $500,000 in their only season. Goal: Ruben “Marqués” Sosa.

Sept. 8, 1971 – Boston Astros 1:6 Hapoel Tel Aviv, Dilboy Stadium (Att.: 1,000)

Barry Chin/Boston Globe photo

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