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FIFA to keep U.S.-Slovenia referee Koman Coulibaly off the World Cup field as a referee
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Front Office, News, Soccer,
Koman Coulibaly, the infamous and detested World Cup referee that spoiled the United States’ non-victory, may not take the pitch again as a referee according to rumors on how FIFA will deal with the unfortunate situation. The U.S. was down 2-0 to Slovenia, but came back to tie the match at 2-2. In the 86th minute, Maurice Edu seemed to score the go-ahead goal, but Coulibaly disallowed it for a reason that is not entirely and aesthetically know since replay shows that there were no infractions by the U.S. Because of Coulibaly’s call, only getting the tie could keep the U.S. from advancing if they lose their next match against Algeria. However, the U.S. does control its own destiny, as a win will have them advance into the next round.
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US and England tie in World Cup Matchup
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: News, Soccer,
The United States and England finished their World Cup match in a 1-1 tie, much to the joy of the US and its fans. The English team were heavy favorites going into the matchup and rightly so, however, thanks to a save blunder by England goalkeeper Robert Green on a Clint Dempsey kick. England captain Steven Gerrard scored the game’s first and England’s only goal early in the match, and despite some heavy pressure at times, the US and goalie Tim Howard staved off anymore goals. England’s star and Manchester United member, Wayne Rooney was quiet throughout the match. The United States plays Slovenia next in their Group C matchup on June 18th. England plays Algeria the same day to give a clearer picture as to whom will advance from the group.
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