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The 1999 Nike U.S. Cup was a four nation invitational tournament sponsored by Nike, Inc. and organized by the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) in March 1999. The four teams included the host United States, Mexico, Bolivia and Guatemala. This year, Guatemala was making its first and only appearance in the cup, Bolivia was playing in its second cup and Mexico was appearing for the third time, having won the last two editions, in 1996 and 1997. Mexico would win again this year, for its third consecutive title. While in previous years, the U.S. cup featured four teams in a round robin tournament, with the team having the best record claiming the title, this year USSF elected to use a two-game double header format. The winners of the first two games met for the title in the first game of the second doubleheader while the losers in the first two games played each other in the second doubleheader's later game. Nike, Inc. ...
The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) (trademarked as U.S. Soccer Federation) is the official governing body of the sport of soccer in the United States. ...
March 11: First Doubleheader
In the first game of the 1999 Nike U.S. Cup, the U.S. defeated Guatemala 3-1. Coming into the match, seven of the U.S. starters had five or less caps. This showed in the early going as Guatemala controlled the run of play. However, the U.S. slowly regained its composure and using its strength in the air, began to send high balls into the Guatemala area. Ante Razov, Ben Olsen and Brian McBride all had headers saved by Guatemala keeper Edgar Estrada in the first half. The first goal of the game came in the 22d minute when Ben Olsen sent a cross into the area from the right. Brian McBride headed the ball towards the front of the goal where Joe-Max Moore quickly blasted into the top of the goal. In the 37th minute, McBride headed in a cross from Razov to give the U.S. a comfortable 2-0 lead going into halftime. However, the Guatemalans came out looking to score and finally found the net after Eddie Lewis took down Guillermo Ortega in the penalty area. Jorge Perez took the penalty kick and put it past U.S. keeper Zach Thornton. As the score remained 2-1, Guatemalan frustrations boiled over and Erick Miranda hacked at Joe-Max Moore in the box approaching the 90th minute. Moore turned around and retaliated only to find both himself and Miranda ejected. Both would miss the second game of the cup. As the victor, the U.S. would go on to the title game against the winner of the second game of the day. First international Unofficial: USA 0 - 1 Canada (Newark, NJ, USA; November 28, 1885) Official: Sweden 2 - 3 USA (Stockholm, Sweden; August 20, 1916) Biggest win USA 8 - 1 Cayman Islands (Mission Viejo, CA, USA; November 14, 1993) USA 7 - 0 El Salvador (Los Angeles, CA, USA; December 5, 1993) USA...
A cap is an appearance for a select team, such as a school, county or international team in sports. ...
Ante Razov (born March 2, 1974 in Whittier, California) is an American soccer striker, who currently plays for the Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer. ...
Benjamin Robert Ben Olsen (born May 3, 1977 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) is an American soccer player, who currently plays midfielder for D.C. United of Major League Soccer. ...
Brian McBride (born June 19, 1972 in Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States) is an American who plays football (soccer), currently playing as a striker for Fulham of the English Premier League. ...
Edgar Eládio El Gato Estrada SolÃs (born 16 November 1967) is a former Guatemalan footballer who played goalkeeper for Aurora FC, Comunicaciones, Suchitepéquez and the Guatemala national football team. ...
Joe-Max Moore (born February 23, 1971 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is a former American soccer forward, who last played for the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer. ...
Edward Lewis (born May 17, 1974, in Cerritos, California) is an American soccer player, who currently plays left midfielder for Leeds United in Englands Football League Championship. ...
Jorge Pérez Salinas (born April 24, 1972 in Pamplona, Navarra) is a former butterfly and medley swimmer from Spain, who competed for his native country at two Summer Olympics: in 1992 (Barcelona, Spain) and 2000 (Sydney, Australia). ...
Zach Thornton (born October 10, 1973, in Edgewood, Maryland) is a soccer goalkeeper, one of the best netminders in Major League Soccers history. ...
United States: Zach Thornton, Jeff Agoos, Carlos Llamosa, C.J. Brown, Eddie Lewis, Richie Williams, Joe-Max Moore, Ben Olsen (Frankie Hejduk 63’), Jovan Kirovski, Ante Razov (Chris Armas 60’), Brian McBride
March 11 is the 70th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (71st in leap years). ...
1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...
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The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is a large outdoor sports stadium located in Exposition Park in Los Angeles, California, near the campus of the University of Southern California. ...
Joe-Max Moore (born February 23, 1971 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is a former American soccer forward, who last played for the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer. ...
Brian McBride (born June 19, 1972 in Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States) is an American who plays football (soccer), currently playing as a striker for Fulham of the English Premier League. ...
Frank Daniel Frankie Hejduk (b. ...
Jorge Pérez Salinas (born April 24, 1972 in Pamplona, Navarra) is a former butterfly and medley swimmer from Spain, who competed for his native country at two Summer Olympics: in 1992 (Barcelona, Spain) and 2000 (Sydney, Australia). ...
Guatemala: Edgar Estrada, Julio Giron, German Ruano, Ivan Leon (Catolino Molina 51’) Edgar Valencia, Martin Machon, Jorge Perez, Guillermo Ortega, Erick Miranda, Claudio Rojas, Carlos Ruiz (Julio Rodas 46’)
In the second game of the doubleheader, Bolivia went up early when Fernando Ochoaizpur scored in the 6th minute. Bolivia held to that lead until Joel Sanchez scored twice within six minutes to give Mexico the victory and a place in the title match. Mexico: Adolfo Rios, Joel Sanchez, Claudio Suarez, Pavel Pardo, (Raul Lara 67’), Salvador Carmona (Rafael Garcia 79’), Miguel Zepeda, Salvador Cabrera (Alberto Garcia Aspe 46’), Paulo Chavez (Ramon Ramirez 46’), Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Luis Hernandez (4-German Villa 88’), Jose Manuel Abundis
March 11 is the 70th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (71st in leap years). ...
1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...
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The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is a large outdoor sports stadium located in Exposition Park in Los Angeles, California, near the campus of the University of Southern California. ...
Joel Sánchez is the name of the following: Joel Sánchez (athlete) Joel Sánchez (footballer) Category: ...
Joel Sánchez is the name of the following: Joel Sánchez (athlete) Joel Sánchez (footballer) Category: ...
Bolivia: Marco Barrero, Fernando Ochoaizpur, Marco Sandy, Ivan Castillo, Oscar Sanchez, Juan Manuel Pena, Sergio Castillo, Marco Etcheverry, Luis Cristaldo, Jaime Moreno (Juan Berthy 78’), Militon Coimbra
March 13, 1999: Second Doubleheader The second doubleheader in the 1999 Nike U.S. Cup took place on a clear, 70 F day in San Diego, California. In the first game, the U.S. and Mexico met for the title. The game turned against the U.S. in the 17th minute. Jose Manuel Abundis carried the ball down the left side of the field before sending a cross in towards Francisco Palencia. U.S. defender Robin Fraser closed on Palencia, but Fraser slipped and the cross ran off his body into the net for an own goal. In the melee in front of the goal, Palencia struck U.S. starting goalkeeper Tony Meola in the face, putting him out of the game. While Meola and U.S. coach Bruce Arena later argued that Palencia had delibertly struck Meola in the face, no foul was called and the goal counted. The goal held until the 51st minute when Frankie Hejduk scored his second goal of the tournament with a first time shot off a Fraser cross. However, Mexico struck back six minutes later when Joel Sanchez shot from 12 yards out. Backup U.S. keeper Zach Thornton blocked the shot, but the rebound went to Abundis who scored from two yards out. The U.S. pressed for an equalizer, but Mexico’s defense held and Mexico took the game and the 1999 Nike U.S. Cup title. Nickname: Americas Finest City Location of San Diego within San Diego County Coordinates: Country United States State California County San Diego Founded July 16, 1769 Incorporated March 27, 1850 Government - Mayor Jerry Sanders - City Attorney Michael Aguirre - City Council Scott Peters Kevin Faulconer Toni Atkins Tony Young Brian Maienschein...
José Manuel Abundis (born 11 June 1973) is a Mexican football (soccer) forward who currently plays for the New England Revolution in Major League Soccer. ...
Juan Francisco Palencia Hernández (born April 28, 1973 in Mexico City) is a Mexican football player, specializing as both a midfielder and striker, currently playing for UNAM Pumas in the Primera División de México. ...
Robin Fraser (born December 17, 1966, in Kingston, Jamaica) is a former soccer defender, one of the best defenders in Major League Soccers history. ...
Meola on the cover of Tony Meolas Sidekick Soccer Tony Meola (born February 21, 1969 in Belleville, New Jersey) is an American goalkeeper, who became one of the most famous soccer players in the United States after his play in the 1994 World Cup. ...
Bruce Arena was a winning college soccer coach at the University of Virginia for 18 years, ultimately achieving five NCAA Championships there (in 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994). ...
Zach Thornton (born October 10, 1973, in Edgewood, Maryland) is a soccer goalkeeper, one of the best netminders in Major League Soccers history. ...
United States: Tony Meola (Zach Thornton 17’), Jeff Agoos, Robin Fraser, Eddie Pope (Ben Olsen 68’), 3-David Regis, Eddie Lewis (Clint Mathis 83’), Chris Armas, Jovan Kirovski, Frankie Hejduk, Cobi Jones, Brian McBride
March 13 is the 72nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (73rd in leap years). ...
1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...
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An own goal occurs in goal-scoring games when a player scores a goal that is registered against his own team. ...
Frank Daniel Frankie Hejduk (b. ...
José Manuel Abundis (born 11 June 1973) is a Mexican football (soccer) forward who currently plays for the New England Revolution in Major League Soccer. ...
Mexico: Oscar Perez, Joel Sanchez, Pavel Pardo, Salvador Carmona (Miguel Zepeda 46’), Joaquin Beltran, Rual Lara, Alberto Garcia Aspe, Rafael Garcia (Ramon Ramirez 60’), Cuauhtemoc Blanco (Luis Hernandez 46’), Francisco Palencia, (Paulo Chavez 57’), Jose Manuel Abundis (Ricardo Pelaez 77)
In the second game of the doubleheader, Guatemala defeated Bolivia 2-1 to take third place. Guatemala scored twice in the first half on goals by Jorge Perez in the 18th minute and Edgar Valencia in the 26th minute. Juan Carlos Farah of Bolivia scored in the 49th minute but his team was unable to produce another goal and Guatemala took third place based on goal differential. Jorge Pérez Salinas (born April 24, 1972 in Pamplona, Navarra) is a former butterfly and medley swimmer from Spain, who competed for his native country at two Summer Olympics: in 1992 (Barcelona, Spain) and 2000 (Sydney, Australia). ...
Guatemala: Julio Englenton, Jose Molina (Catalino Molina 46’), Nelson Caceras, Jorge Perez, Julio Rafael, Claudio Rojas (Carlos Ruiz 78’), Guillermo Ortega, German Ruano, Edgar Valencia (Erik Miranda 67), Julio Rodas, Martin Machon
March 13 is the 72nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (73rd in leap years). ...
1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...
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Brian Hall (born Glasgow, 22nd November 1946) was a compact and hard-working midfield player in the hugely successful Liverpool team of the 1970s. ...
Jorge Pérez Salinas (born April 24, 1972 in Pamplona, Navarra) is a former butterfly and medley swimmer from Spain, who competed for his native country at two Summer Olympics: in 1992 (Barcelona, Spain) and 2000 (Sydney, Australia). ...
Bolivia: Marco Barrero, Marco Sandy (Juan Carlos Farrah 46’), Luis Cristaldo, Sergio Castillo (Mauricio Ramos 46’), Marco Etcheverry, Milton Coimbra, Luis Liendo (Rolando Rea 86’), Juan Manuel Pena, Eduardo Jiguchi (Ricardo Rojas 46’), Juan Berthy Suarez, Ivan Castillo (Richard Virona 46’)
Champion 1999 Nike U.S. Cup Winner:
Mexico
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Scorers Two Goals One Goal Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ...
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Jorge Pérez Salinas (born April 24, 1972 in Pamplona, Navarra) is a former butterfly and medley swimmer from Spain, who competed for his native country at two Summer Olympics: in 1992 (Barcelona, Spain) and 2000 (Sydney, Australia). ...
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Brian McBride (born June 19, 1972 in Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States) is an American who plays football (soccer), currently playing as a striker for Fulham of the English Premier League. ...
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Joe-Max Moore (born February 23, 1971 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is a former American soccer forward, who last played for the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer. ...
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José Manuel Abundis (born 11 June 1973) is a Mexican football (soccer) forward who currently plays for the New England Revolution in Major League Soccer. ...
Final Rankings | Team | Pts | GP | W | T | L | GF | GA | Dif | Perc | | 1 |
 Mexico | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 100% | | 2 |
 USA | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 50.0% | | 3 |
 Guatemala | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 50.0% | | 4 |
 Bolivia | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 00,0% | |
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