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Mexican game in a world of its own (Reuters)
When Puebla were relegated to
the second division of the Mexican championship in 1999, they
found a simple way to deal with their predicament.
Lithuania beats Poland 1-0
Midfielder Andrius Gedgaudas scored in the 14th minute to guide Lithuania past Poland 1-0 in a friendly match Tuesday, handing the Poles their second loss in three World Cup preparations matches.
Poland will play Ecuador, Costa Rica and host Germany in the first round of the June 9-July 9 World Cup.
Lithuania striker Valdas Trakys flicked on a long throw-in to midfielder Andrius Gedgaudas, who volleyed the ball past Poland goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek from five meters to put the visitors ahead.
U.S. coach Arena plays it close to the vest
American national team manager Bruce Arena today unveiled his World Cup roster to the public. As expected, the surprises were few, but there were a couple of doozies.
Lithuania beats Poland 1-0 in World Cup tuneup match (AP)
Andrius Gedgaudas scored in the 14th minute to guide Lithuania past Poland 1-0 Tuesday, handing the Poles their second loss in three World Cup preparation matches. Poland will play Ecuador, Costa Rica and host Germany in the first round of the June 9-July 9 World Cup. Lithuania's Valdas Trakys flicked a long throw-in to Andrius Gedgaudas, who volleyed the ball past Poland goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek...
MLS Soccer Headlines
Defender Appreciates Second Shot With Crew
Columbus Dispatch: Chris Leitch spent only one season with the Crew, but it was more valuable to the defender than any he has ever played. Leitch, who has agreed to a contract that is expected to be completed today, said his rookie year of 2002 was quite the apprenticeship.
MLS Capsules (AP)
Landon Donovan scored his first goal of the season to help the Los Angeles Galaxy beat Real Salt Lake 3-2 on Saturday. Donovan tied it at 1 in the 11th minute after Real Salt Lake (0-4-1) opened the scoring on Jason Kreis' goal in the 6th minute. The Galaxy (2-2-1) took a 2-1 lead on sliding header by Cobi Jones in the 26th minute.
United's Olsen Expected To Be Named To U.S. Team
Washington Post: D.C. United midfielder Ben Olsen , whose international soccer career appeared over last year, will be named to the U.S. World Cup team tomorrow, sources close to the selection process confirmed yesterday.
Ching Is Dynamite for Dynamo
Brian Ching scores four goals to lead host Houston to a 5-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids Sunday in the Dynamo's inaugural game.
Salt Lake Ends Scoreless Drought
Jamie Watson's first Major League Soccer goal ended a league-record scoring drought at 557 minutes for Real Salt Lake and lifted the expansion club to a 1-1 tie with the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy last night.
Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary
USA 1-0 Poland, and other friendlies
English Premier League : Arsenal Win - Sunderland Set New Lowest Points Record: Middlesbrough Hold Man. Utd. - Lead Over Liverpool Cut :
English Premier League
Monday, 01 May 2006.
Arsenal were far from their usual convincing selves at the Stadium of Light but still managed to cruise past relegated Sunderland to move to within...
World Soccer Week-End Wrap and League Standings
Chelsea swept past Manchester United in impressive style (3:0) to clinch their second successive English Premier League Title while in Germany, Bayern Munich completed the first half of a possible...
World Cup Central : Africa in World Cup 2006
Five African nations will represent the continent at World Cup 2006.
About.com's Africa for Visitors guide, Anouk Zijlma, writes that despite the inexperience of a team like Togo or Angola, just...
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