1998 World Lacrosse Championship final
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The 1998 World Lacrosse Championship final between Canada and the United States was the gold medal game of the 1998 World Lacrosse Championship and has been often cited as the best field lacrosse game of all time.
Context
The United States had not lost an international lacrosse game since the 1978 WLC final, up until then, their only loss in international competition. Although expected to be challenged somewhat by the Canadians, the U.S. team was widely expected to take the gold. Their round robin match had ended in a 14-12 U.S. victory.
Rosters
Canada
United States
Head Coach: Bill Tierney
Assistant Coaches: William Beroza, Jeff Long, Paul Wehrum
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Game
First Quarter
After USA goaltender Sal Locasio made an early save, Canada drew first blood but it ended up being their only goal of the entire half.
Third Quarter
By the middle of the 3rd quarter the United States was up 11–1.
Fourth Quarter
By the last few minutes of the fourth quarter the score was 13–10, with USA still in the lead. Then in the last minute and a half of regulation, Canada had three unanswered goals to tie the game and send it into overtime.
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