By AP
APIA, Samoa (AP) — An own goal has cost American Samoa its
second-straight victory in Oceania World Cup qualifying at it drew 1-1
with the Cook Islands to remain unbeaten after two matches.
Shalom
Luani pounced on a loose ball and held off two challenges before
prodding a shot past Cook Islands goalkeeper Tony Jamieson to give
American Samoa a 1-0 lead after 24 minutes.
American Samoa looked
set to celebrate Thursday's Thanksgiving Day with a win until the
unlucky Tala Luvu headed a free kick from Paavo Mustonen into his own
net in the 62nd minute.
American Samoa's 2-1 win over Tonga on Tuesday was its first-ever win in an international match.
APIA, Samoa (AP) — An own goal has cost American Samoa its
second-straight victory in Oceania World Cup qualifying at it drew 1-1
with the Cook Islands to remain unbeaten after two matches.
Shalom
Luani pounced on a loose ball and held off two challenges before
prodding a shot past Cook Islands goalkeeper Tony Jamieson to give
American Samoa a 1-0 lead after 24 minutes.
American Samoa looked
set to celebrate Thursday's Thanksgiving Day with a win until the
unlucky Tala Luvu headed a free kick from Paavo Mustonen into his own
net in the 62nd minute.
American Samoa's 2-1 win over Tonga on Tuesday was its first-ever win in an international match.