Meola and Friedel

Discussion in 'USA Men' started by ignatz, Jan 23, 2003.

  1. ignatz

    ignatz New Member

    Jun 3, 2001
    Washington, DC
    I seem to recall that after Friedel saved to PKS in Korea, it was pointed out that only two other keepers had saved two PKs in the course of play (i.e., not tie-breakers) in the World Cup, and one of them was Meola in 1990. I'm trying to confirm that but can't find anything on either the FIFA or US Soccer sites. Can anyone help? Thanks.
     
  2. Norsk Troll

    Norsk Troll Member+

    Sep 7, 2000
    Central NJ
    It wasn't Meola. It was Poland's Jan Tomaszewski in 1974. He stopped PK's from Sweden and W. Germany.
     
  3. ignatz

    ignatz New Member

    Jun 3, 2001
    Washington, DC
    That make two, but I seem to recall being told there were three in all, and that Meola was one of them.
     
  4. Treetaliano

    Treetaliano Member

    Jun 29, 2002
    Charlotte, NC
    in 1990 Meola saved one against Czechoslovakia, and then in the next match vs Italy, Vialli (i think it was) took and missed another PK, shot it wide of the net I believe. So there were two PK's against Meola, neither successful in WC 1990...
     
  5. ignatz

    ignatz New Member

    Jun 3, 2001
    Washington, DC
    Thanks, but you cost me a beer.
     
  6. Noah Dahl

    Noah Dahl New Member

    Nov 1, 2001
    Pottersville
    I think he hit the post.
     

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