All you need to know about New Jersey sports history. Great Moments: Soccer. November 28, The first international soccer game played in America took place in East Newark on November 28, This was no quiet affair.
More than 2, spectators made their way to a field across the Passaic River from Newark, just south of Kearny. The grassy expanse was home to the O. The Canadian national team was visiting, and a squad of all-stars was raised from the industrial teams that played in the area, representing albeit unofficially the United States.
Five were from the O. Both sides played a 2—2—6 formation, with six forwards. The game was rough. A reporter from The New York Times noted that the match devolved into fistfights and shoving matches a number of times. The final score was 1—0 in favor of the Canadians; the goal was scored by Alex Gibson right.
It was the first international match played outside the British Isles. Canada, whose lineup was made up from players in the Ontario Football Association, stayed and played two more matches, defeating O. This time they were ready. They recovered from a 1—0 first-half deficit to triumph 3—2 in a driving rain.
The three U. March 27, To most soccer historians, the Olympics in Paris marked the first truly international soccer tournament. The Uruguayan national team startled European fans with crisp and creative passing on their way to the gold medal. The American squad—including Jersey Boy Jimmy Douglas —finished a distant 9th, managing one victory, against Estonia, before falling 3—0 to Uruguay.
This time the supremely confident visitors faced the Newark Skeeters, cheered on by 5, spectators. The Skeeters were nothing special—they were one of the least successful teams in the American Soccer League. It was the third match of a city tour for Nacional. Ten minutes into the match, things began to go unravel for Uruguay when two defenders sandwiched an American player in the penalty box and were whistled for a foul.
After arguing unsuccessfully with referee James Walder, the outraged players threatened to leave the field if the Americans scored. Jock Marshall took the penalty kick and purposely booted it wide so the match could continue. Jack Renfrew scored a clean goal, sending the crowd into a frenzy. With the Uruguayans desperate and angry, Pedro Cea was whistled for a foul and became so incensed that he punched the American player on the ground.
The fans swarmed on the field and a free-for-all ensued. After order was restored, keeper Tommy Murdoch stopped everything that came his way and the game ended 1—0. April 2, The New York Cosmos , featuring international superstars like Pele and Giorgio Chinaglia, began their 8-year run in New Jersey with a preseason match against Victory of Haiti in the Tournament of Champions, held at their new home field, Giants Stadium in the Meadowlands.
That lasted a year, and the old name was restored in The two matches—played in a steady rain—drew more than 7, fans. In the opening game, the Tampa Bay Rowdies beat Toronto Metros-Croatia in a shootout following a scoreless regulation and overtime struggle. In the second game, the Cosmos totally overwhelmed their Haitian foes. Chinaglia netted the first goal and added three more. Pele scored twice. Shep Messing stopped 10 shot en route to his clean sheet.
The Victory players, unaccustomed to playing on wet artificial turf, were sliding all over the place, giving the Cosmos an advantage they hardly needed. All of the players were tired and they looked it. Chinaglia scored again and midfielder Vito Dimitrijevic added a goal to edge the Rowdies 2—1.
Each team had a goal waived off on an off-side call. In the consolation game, Victory lost again and were consistent about it. Toronto beat them 9—0. The stadium is also easily accessible through public transportation. Concession stands, bars and restaurants are available throughout the stadium and can accommodate any diet. Plan to eat either at the game or before you head out. Before entering the stadium, visitors will have to pass a security checkpoint. Items such as opaque bags bigger than small purses, outside alcohol, umbrellas, banners and signs and cameras with lenses over 6 inches in length are prohibited.
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