U.S. Loses Olympic Tuneup

Mon., May 20, 1996

Compiled From Wire Services

The United States, thoroughly outplayed in the second half, lost to Australia 2-0 in an Olympic soccer tuneup.

Substitute forward Mark Viduka scored in the 53rd and 58th minutes for Australia.

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U.S. Loses Olympic Tuneup

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