Nigeria 2-1 United States (Aug 13, 2008) Final Score

United States

Nestory Irankunda omitted from Olyroos squad with Paris berth on the line

Inter Miami's Messi faces Olympics, Copa América dilemma

Bielsa's Uruguay miss out on date with destiny at Paris Olympics

Nigeria

United States

Nestory Irankunda omitted from Olyroos squad with Paris berth on the line

Inter Miami's Messi faces Olympics, Copa América dilemma

Bielsa's Uruguay miss out on date with destiny at Paris Olympics

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Game Information

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Men's Olympic Tournament Standings

OLY Soccer (M) News

1-1-1, 4 PTS

Isaac Promise (39')
Victor Obinna (79')

Sacha Kljestan (88' Pen)

Michael Orozco (3')

No.Name
1Ambruse Vanzekin
2Chibuzor Okonkwo
5Dele Adeleye
15Efe Ambrose
6James Monday
8Sani Kaita
10Isaac Promise 16Victor Anichebe
12Ajilore Oluwafemi 17Emmanuel Ekpo
7Chinedu Obasi
9Victor Obinna
11Solomon Okoronkwo 14Peter Odemwingie

Substitutes
18Ikechukwu Ezenwa
4Onyekachi Apam
13Olubayo Adefemi
19Oladapo Olufemi

Beijing Workers' Stadium

5:00 AM, August 13, 2008

Attendance: 48,096

Referees:
Wolfgang Stark

Nigeria

United States

A host of European-based talent has been blocked from Olyroos selection for this month's Under-23 Asian Cup, while Nestory Irankunda has also been omitted.

Will Lionel Messi represent Argentina at the Olympics and Copa América this summer? Inter Miami has issued its warning, but Messi makes his own rules.

Uruguay seemed destined to make Paris 2024 and commemorate their role in igniting's the world's passion for soccer. So where did it all go wrong?

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