Thursday, March 12, 2020

On this day in 2000, Olsen leaves it late

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In our only meeting with the African nation, Ben Olsen’s late equalizer salvaged the draw.

90+2’
A massive scramble saw John O’Brien move to ball into Olsen for the finish.

Scorer: Ben Olsen (John O’Brien) 92+’ — Maher Kanzari (Ali Zitouni) 78′

USA: 1-Tony Meola; 16-Carlos Llamosa, 4-Robin Fraser, 6-David Regis; 13-Cobi Jones (Capt.) (19-Ben Olsen, 46′), 14-Chris Armas, 2-John O’Brien, 15-Chad Deering (11-Chris Albright, 62′), 7-Eddie Lewis; 20-Brian McBride, 8-Jason Kreis

TUN: 1-Chorki El Quaer; 2-Kahled Badra, 6-Mohamed Mkacher, 15-Radhi Jaidi, 17-Tarek Thabet; 10-Kaies Ghodbane (18-Maher Kanzari, 58′), 12-Raouf Bouzayene, 14-Sirajeddine Chihi; 7-Imed Mhedhebi, 19-Hassen Gabsi, 20-Zied Jaziri (9-Ali Zitouni, 58′)

Referee: Peter Prendergast (JAM)

Cards: Maher Kanzari [Y 92+]

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