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Was the own goal scored by Escobar in the 1994 FIFA World Cup?

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  • No

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Answer

The answer is yes. Andres Escobar was a Colombian soccer player who played for the national team in the 1994 FIFA World Cup. In the second round of the tournament, Colombia played against the United States. In the 35th minute, Escobar accidentally scored an own goal, which led to the United States winning the game 2-1. Colombia was eliminated from the tournament, and Escobar was subsequently murdered.
Andrés Escobar: The Legend of the Colombian Footballer

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