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US Team Stolen Goal

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Jun 18, 2010

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US Maurice Edu takes a shot at a goal. The would-be go-ahead goal for the United States was eventually disallowed by referee Koman Coulibaly on what appeared to be a bad call. The United States and Slovenia would eventually end the contest in a 2-2 tie. REUTERS

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US Maurice Edu puts the ball into the net but the goal is disallowed. Getty Images

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US Maurice Edu shoot at goal, which was later disallowed. The Americans fought back for a 2-2 draw with Slovenia – a tie that should have been a win for the US. REUTERS

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US Maurice Edu is seen putting the ball into the back of the net on the “stolen goal”. REUTERS

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US players celebrate the would-be goal, which was later disallowed. REUTERS

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US Maurice Edu puts the ball into the net. Getty Images

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US players argue with referee Koman Coulibaly of Mali after the ref disallowed a goal that would have put the US in the lead 3-2 against Slovenia in the World Cup. REUTERS

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US players argue with referee Koman Coulibaly of Mali after a goal that was scored by teammate Maurice Edu was disallowed. REUTERS

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