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USA shuts out Sweden
ORLANDO Fla. (AP) -- Roy Wegerle scored in the second minute to lead the United States to a 1-0 victory over Sweden on Saturday in the United States' first preparation match of the year before the World Cup in France.Joe-Max Moore chipped a pass to Wegerle, who deked Magnus Kihlstedt near the top of the goal box and scored on a left-footed shot.
Kihlstedt kept the match close, making a strong second half save on Max-Moore's deflected 25-yard blast.
U.S. goaltender Brad Friedel preserved the shutout with three-minutes left, making a diving stop on a 20-yard attempt by Andreas Jacobsson. Friedel also got help from defender Eddie Pope, who blocked a solid first half scoring try by Mattias Jonsson.
The United States will play approximately 15 preparation matches before opening World Cup play against Germany on June 15.
U.S. coach Steve Sampson opted not to start Eric Wynalda and Marcelo Balboa. Wynalda, who was inserted into the line up following intermission, is the leading career American goal-scorer with 31. Balboa, who did not play, has the most international appearances in U.S. history with 123.
Sweden, who did not qualify for this year's World Cup field, had six starters make their international debut.
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