Wednesday, June 3, 2020

On this day in 2000, C Jones' best match

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‪🇺🇸 #USMNT‬ 4-0 🇿🇦 South Africa
‪📍 ‬Washington DC
‪👔 ‬Arena
‪📋 ‬US Cup

Cobi Jones put together his best performance for the US.

36'
He opens his day with this belter.

44'
Jones doubles the lead before the break when this clearance falls to Claudio Reyna, who smartly heads the ball over to Jones. He takes a touch to set up the shot and fires the left-footed strike past the goalkeeper.

65'
The great day continues for Jones as he returns the favor for Reyna. His cross falls to Reyna in the box for the simple finish.

68'
Jones gets credited for this assist as he tees up Earnie Stewart for this rifle of a shot to the top corner.

Scorers: Cobi Jones (Chris Armas) 36′, (Claudio Reyna) 44′, Claudio Reyna (Cobi Jones) 65′, Earnie Stewart (Cobi Jones) 68′

USA: 18-Kasey Keller; 17-Tony Sanneh, 16-Carlos Llamosa, 12-Jeff Agoos, 6-David Regis; 8-Earnie Stewart (21-Steve Ralston, 82′), 14-Chris Armas, 10-Claudio Reyna (Capt.), 7-Eddie Lewis (19-Ben Olsen, 66′); 20-Brian McBride (15-Ante Razov, 70′), 13-Cobi Jones (9-Jason Kreis, 84′)

RSA: 1-Andre Arendse; 2-Cyril Nzama, 13-Pierre Issa, 5-Andrew Rabutla, 20-David Kannemeyer (19-Jacob Lekgetho, 73′); 11-Helman Mkhalele, 10-Dumisi Ngobe, 8-Thabo Mngomeni (12-Thabo Mngomeni, 46′), 21-Ivan McKinley (18-Delron Buckley, 33′); 17-Benedict McCarthy (George Koumantarakis, 73′), 9-Shaun Bartlett (Capt.)

Referee: Antonio Marufo (MEX)

Cards: Ernie Stewart [Y 77′] – Andrew Rabutla [Y 14′], Pierre Issa [Y 77′]

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