SA REPORT CARD QUOTABLE International Friendly • June 8 in Richmond, Va. "This was a good exercise for us. It gave me an opportu- USA 2, New Zealand 1 nity to see some players that I haven't seen in a while and some that I have never seen play. We created a lot of good STARTERS chances. Overall, I was pleased with the result." l — (Reading/ENG, 4 caps), Snuffed a breakaway with a sharp 6kick save, handled few other threats comfortably. "I got the ball out wide and saw [Taylor] Twellman go to l A few missed touches coupled the back post. I tried to hit him, and because of a little (Hannover 96/GER, 13 caps). with some nice crosses. Tried to reach around scorer on New Zealand goal when a solid deflection, it went in." 5shoulder charge was needed. — l (Chicago Fire, 6 caps). Outmuscled some strong foes, "This was a good game for us, but I think we really need trapped unsuccessfully at times. Continues to seek situations where he can overlap and to get a complete performance together when it comes to 5contribute to attacks. playing in Confederations Cup. We created chances out l there today, but we need to finish more." (Energie Cottbus/GER, 29 caps). Won plenty of aerial duels, — 5occassionally crept forward to support midfielders. l "All in all, I'm pleased with what we achieved. There (Bastia/FRA, 20 caps). Unable to pinpoint his longer balls, no glaring mistakes defensively. were a lot of positives. You always question how you will l 4 do against such a highly ranked team. Today we scored CHRIS KLEIN (Kansas City Wizards, 13 caps). Third goal this year was well-taken. and that has to be a positive. We created other chances Headed wide on another good chance. Powerful, rugged runs are a valuable counterpoint to as well. That's encouraging. There is no disgrace in 6speedier options on the left. being beaten away by a top 10 team." l — New Zealand coach Mick Waitt (Chicago Fire, 47 caps). Broke up many a New Zealand counterattack near the midfield stripe. l 6 EARNIE STEWART (D.C. United, 88 caps). Usual work ethic and leadership, but not incisive enough offensively and couldn't find his shooting target. l 4 EDDIE LEWIS (Preston North End/ENG, 45 caps). Springing Klein free was U.S. 6necessary, stepping on Utting was not. Tucked inside to good effect when not working out midfielder wide. Chris Klein l (right) and (New England Revolution, 4 caps). Still no reward for his New Zealand's effort, but more active and effective on the ball than in previous appearances. First touches 5need to be cleaner and crisper. Vaughan l Coveny scored JOVAN KIROVSKI (Birmingham/ENG, 57 caps). Ostensibly orchestrated the offense three minutes 6from forward position, needs more luck and a sharper left foot around goalmouth. apart in the SUBSTITUTES first half. l (Lens/FRA, 1 cap). Little action at his end, one solid save.

TONY QUINN/SOCCERPIXUSA l 5 (St. Pauli/GER, 1 cap). Overmatched his marks, distributed simply. l 5 GAME REPORT (, 2 caps). Dwelled too long once, turned ball over June 8 in Richmond, Va. 4once, generally unable to find a rhythm. USA 2 New Zealand 1. Goals: Klein 20, Kirovski 65; Coveny 23. l USA — Hahnemann (Cannon 46), Cherundolo, Berhalter, Bocanegra (D.C. United, 10 caps). Poor pass ruined a promising U.S. attack. (Gibbs, 63), Vanney, Klein (Convey, 79), Stewart (Martino, 68), Armas, l NR Lewis, Kirovski, Twellman (Beasley, 88). DAMARCUS BEASLEY (Chicago Fire, 21 caps). Only played the last few minutes. New Zealand — Utting, Oughton, Zoricich, Nelsen (Hay 75), Vicelich, Burton, Elliott (De Gregorio 85), Davis (Mulligan 80), NR Hickey, Killen (Smeltz 75), Coveny. Yellow cards: USA — Kirovski 37, Twellman 47, Lewis 54, Cherundolo 72, Berhalter 90; New Zealand — Elliott HAHNEMANN (6) 35. CANNON (5) Referee: Hi Liu (Canada). NUMBER Att.: 9,116. CHERUNDOLO (5)BERHALTER (5) BOCANEGRA (5) VANNEY (4) Vaughan GIBBS (5) Coveny's goal for STATS 331 New Zealand in the 23rd minute snapped a Shots: USA — 18; NZ — 6. KLEIN (6) ARMAS (6) LEWIS (6) 331 -minute shutout streak for Saves: USA — 2; NZ — 6. CONVEY (NR) the United States. It was only Corner Kicks: USA — 4; NZ — 1. the third goal allowed in Fouls: USA —12; NZ —23. STEWART (4) seven games in 2003. Offside: USA — 4; NZ — 2. KIROVSKI (6)MARTIN0 (4) TWELLMAN (5) BEASLEY (NR) www.socceramerica.com June 23, 2003 / Soccer America / 25