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The USA in Korea 2002 Trivia Quiz

At the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea/Japan, the USA achieved its greatest showing since the inaugural tournament, Uruguay 1930. How much do you know about the best 3 weeks in American Soccer history?

A multiple-choice quiz by shecket. Estimated time: 7 mins.

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shecket

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7 mins

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86,338

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 15

1. USA vs Portugal: In the 4th minute, Brian McBride's header was blocked by Vitor Baia. Who collected the rebound and scored? Hint

Joe-Max Moore

John O' Brien

Landon Donovan

Demarcus Beasley

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Question 2 of 15

2. USA vs Portugal: After an atrocious Portuguese giveaway, Landon Donovan's shot deflected off the head of a Portuguese defender, and into the back of the net. Who scored the Own Goal in the 30th Minute? Hint

Fernando Couto

Jorge Costa

Beto

Rui Jorge

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Question 3 of 15

3. USA vs Portugal: In the 36th minute, who headed in Tony Sanneh's cross? Hint

Earnie Stewart

Brian McBride

Landon Donovan

John O' Brien

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Question 4 of 15

4. USA vs South Korea: In the 24th minute, who scored from a perfect ball from John O' Brien? Hint

Claudio Reyna

Demarcus Beasley

Clint Mathis

Brian McBride

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Question 5 of 15

5. USA vs South Korea: In the 39th Minute, Jeff Agoos brought down Hwang-Sun Hong in the box, and South Korea were awarded a penalty. Who took the kick, which was saved by Brad Friedel? Hint

Park Ji Sung

Ahn Jung Hwan

Lee Eul Yong

Seol Ki Hyeon

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Question 6 of 15

6. USA vs South Korea: South Korea got the equaliser in the 78th minute. Who scored off of Lee Eul Yong's free kick? Hint

Lee Chun Soo

Ahn Jung Hwan

Hong Myung Bo

Choi Yong Soo

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Question 7 of 15

7. USA vs Poland: The match got off to a nightmare start. In the 3rd minute, who scored off the clearance of his own header? Hint

Cezary Kucharski

Jacek Krzynowek

Emmanuel Olisadebe

Maciej Zurawski

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Question 8 of 15

8. USA vs Poland: The nightmare continued. Landon Donovan's goal was disallowed for pushing, and then Poland took a 2-0 lead. Who converted Jacek Krzynowek's cross? Hint

Pawel Kryszalowicz

Marcin Zewlakow

Emmanuel Olisadebe

Maciej Zurawski

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Question 9 of 15

9. USA vs Poland: An hour later, the USA found themselves down 3-0, and all eyes turned to Incheon where South Korea were playing Portugal. Needing only a draw to win the group, South Korea beat a 9-man Portugal side on a 70th minute goal. Who scored the goal that put the Americans through to the round of 16? Hint

Yoo Sang Chul

Ahn Jung Hwan

Park Ji Sung

Seol Ki Hyeon

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Question 10 of 15

10. As runners up in Group D, the USA's round of 16 opponents would be the Group G winners Mexico. The game got off to a great start for the Americans. In the 8th minute, who scored his second goal of the tournament? Hint

Brian McBride

John O' Brien

Landon Donovan

Clint Mathis

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Question 11 of 15

11. USA vs Mexico (round of 15): In the 65th minute, the USA went 2-0 up. Who headed in Eddie Lewis' cross? Hint

Brian McBride

Landon Donovan

Demarcus Beasley

Clint Mathis

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Question 12 of 15

12. USA vs Mexico: With the USA nursing a 2-0 lead, manager Bruce Arena brought in veteran Cobi Jones for Brian McBride in the 79th minute. Less than 10 minutes later, Cobi was headbutted and Mexico were a man down. Which Mexican player was sent off in the 88th minute? Hint

Cuauth�moc Blanco

Salvador Carmona

Rafael M�rquez

Alberto Garc�a Aspe

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Question 13 of 15

13. USA vs Germany: The match got off to an encouraging start, as the USA had plenty of early chances. In the 39th minute, Eddie Lewis fouled Torsten Frings on the right-flank. Who scored for Germany on Christian Ziege's free kick? Hint

Bernd Schneider

Miroslav Klose

Michael Ballack

Oliver Neuville

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Question 14 of 15

14. USA vs Germany: The most controversial moment of the USA's World Cup came in the 51st minute. Gregg Berhalter volleyed a Cobi Jones corner kick, it beat Oliver Kahn, and the ball hit a German player on the hand, failing to cross the goal line. The Americans wanted a spot kick, but referee Hugh Dallas turned down their appeals. Which German player was accused of handling the ball in the box? Hint

Sebastian Kehl

Christian Ziege

Torsten Frings

Thomas Linke

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Question 15 of 15

15. The match ended Germany 1 - 0 USA, and the Americans' world cup dream was over. Which USA player was selected to the 2002 FIFA World Cup All-Star team? Hint

Brad Friedel

Claudio Reyna

Brian McBride

Landon Donovan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. USA vs Portugal: In the 4th minute, Brian McBride's header was blocked by Vitor Baia. Who collected the rebound and scored?

Answer: John O' Brien

This was John O' Brien's 2nd international goal. This was his 14th cap.

Answer: Jorge Costa

In this match, Landon Donovan earned his 24th cap.

3. USA vs Portugal: In the 36th minute, who headed in Tony Sanneh's cross?

Answer: Brian McBride

Brian McBride scored the only American goal at France '98, in the 87th minute against Iran.

4. USA vs South Korea: In the 24th minute, who scored from a perfect ball from John O' Brien?

Answer: Clint Mathis

This was Clint Mathis' 10th international goal. One of his most memorable goals came during the preliminary phase match in Honduras, March 28, 2001. This 87th minute strike gave the United States a 2-1 win, its first World Cup qualifying victory in Central America in over 11 years.

5. USA vs South Korea: In the 39th Minute, Jeff Agoos brought down Hwang-Sun Hong in the box, and South Korea were awarded a penalty. Who took the kick, which was saved by Brad Friedel?

Answer: Lee Eul Yong

This was Brad Friedel's 78th cap.

6. USA vs South Korea: South Korea got the equaliser in the 78th minute. Who scored off of Lee Eul Yong's free kick?

Answer: Ahn Jung Hwan

Ahn also scored the golden goal in the 117th minute against Italy in the round of 16.

7. USA vs Poland: The match got off to a nightmare start. In the 3rd minute, who scored off the clearance of his own header?

Answer: Emmanuel Olisadebe

This was the 19th Polish cap for the Nigerian born Olisadebe.

8. USA vs Poland: The nightmare continued. Landon Donovan's goal was disallowed for pushing, and then Poland took a 2-0 lead. Who converted Jacek Krzynowek's cross?

Answer: Pawel Kryszalowicz

Kryszalowicz scored his 6th international goal and earned his 26th cap.

Answer: Park Ji Sung

Back in Daejon, the final score was Poland 3 - 1 USA. The Americans did not despair, however, and soon began to celebrate advancing into the round of 16.

Answer: Brian McBride

This was McBride's 3rd World Cup goal. Brian McBride remains the only American to score a goal in 2 different World Cups.

11. USA vs Mexico (round of 15): In the 65th minute, the USA went 2-0 up. Who headed in Eddie Lewis' cross?

Answer: Landon Donovan

This was Donovan's 2nd World Cup goal.

Answer: Rafael M�rquez

This was Cobi's 158th cap.

Answer: Michael Ballack

Ballack also scored in the semi-final against South Korea to put the Germans through to the final.

Answer: Torsten Frings

The referee later said that it was not a deliberate handball, and therefore not a foul.

15. The match ended Germany 1 - 0 USA, and the Americans' world cup dream was over. Which USA player was selected to the 2002 FIFA World Cup All-Star team?

Answer: Claudio Reyna

Reyna was the first ever American to receive such a distinction.

Source: Author shecket

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