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Friendlies
editU.S.A. vs. Norway
editOn January 15, 1994, the U.S. played Norway in a friendly at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.[1] The U.S. emerged victorious, winning 2-1 with goals from Marcelo Balboa and Cobi Jones.[2] Jones's game-winning goal came after a spectacular thirty-yard throw-in from Dario Brose.[3] Norway was ranked fourth in the world going into the match.[2] In news coverage leading up to the friendly, The Arizona Republic described the event as not generating significant attention.[4] Additionally, advertisements published in the days before the game contained inconsistent information, including differing kickoff times and references to the match as a 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifier rather than a friendly.[1][5] Tickets for the match were advertised at prices ranging from $15 to $40 and 15,386 people attended the match.[1][2]
References
edit- 1 2 3 "WORLD CLASS SOCCER USA vs. NORWAY". The Arizona Republic. January 9, 1994. p. 21.
- 1 2 3 McManaman, Bob (January 16, 1994). "'Rocky' Triumph". The Arizona Republic. p. 23.
- ↑ Obert, Richard (January 18, 1994). "A good arm gives U.S. a leg up". The Arizona Republic. p. 22.
- ↑ Goodykoontz, Billy (January 14, 1994). "Playoffs offer fans more wild nailbiting". The Arizona Republic. p. 201.
- ↑ "SOCCER IS COMING BACK TO SUN DEVIL STADIUM". The Arizona Republic. January 9, 1994. p. 2.