Russia Defeats Italy, 2-1, in Nike U.S. Women's Cup
Oct. 2, 2002
CARY, N.C. (Wednesday, October 2, 2002) - Russia defeated Italy, 2-1, in the first game for both teams in the 2002 Nike U.S. Women's Cup as Natalia Barbachina scored the winning goal in the 92nd minute. In a match that lacked offensive fireworks, but had plenty of physical play in the second half, Rita Guarino scored for Italy and Barbachina tallied both goals for Russia.
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