World Cup 1994 : USA beats Colombia 2-1
PASADENA, Jun. 22, 1994 (AMP) — USA 94 : The United States defeated Colombia by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Wednesday afternoon at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
The United States dominated the first half as a result of the unfortunate own goal scored by defender Andrés Escobar in the 35th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Americans further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Stewart in the 52nd minute.
The result put the Americans second in Group A with 4 points. Colombia is bottom with no points. In their last game, the United States will meet third-placed Romania at the Rose Bowl on June 26, while Colombia will face Switzerland.
Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
United States at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Colombia at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1962)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
- 22 June 1994
- 16:30
- Pasadena
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Switzerland | 4 |
| United States | 4 |
 Romania | 3 |
| Colombia | 0 |
Matches
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