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U.S. Advances to Second Round of 2002 World Cup Despite 3-1 Loss to Poland; Round of 16 Showdown with Mexico Set for Monday

June 14, 2002

DAEJEON, Korea (Friday, June 14, 2002) — Needing just a draw in their third and final opening round match, the U.S. Men’s National Team surrendered two surprising goals in the first five minutes and came up short in their comeback bid, falling to Poland 3-1 in Daejeon today. [Note: The USA-Poland match will be rebroadcast Saturday on ABC at 1 p.m. ET.]