Roanoke Times
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DATE: THURSDAY, June 10, 1993                   TAG: 9306100032
SECTION: SPORTS                    PAGE: B3   EDITION: METRO 
SOURCE: From Associated Press reports
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U.S. BEATS ENGLAND IN SOCCER

Thomas Dooley and Alexi Lalas scored for the Americans and goalkeeper Tony Meola, the former University of Virginia star, made several acrobatic saves in a 2-0 victory over the heavily favored English in the U.S. Cup '93 tournament Wednesday night in Foxboro, Mass.

The victory was the first for a U.S. squad against England since the 1950 World Cup - a 1-0 triumph in Brazil that arguably was the biggest upset in soccer history.

The Americans, who had gone 388 minutes without a goal until Dooley scored late in the first half, received a huge boost as they prepare to stage the monthlong World Cup tournament next summer. Lalas scored midway through the second half.

The loss will be seen as a national disgrace in England and almost certainly will mean the end of Graham Taylor's tenure as coach.

The Americans had won once in 15 matches this year.