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Saeed Al-Owairan’s 1994 World Cup Goal at RFK

A video records Saeed Al-Owairan’s run across the field at RFK Stadium during the 1994 World Cup.

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1994 World Cup Finals, Washington DC, USA, 29th June, 1994, Saudi Arabia 1 v Belgium 0, Saudi Arabia's Saeed Owairan is challenged by a Belgian (Photo by Bob Thomas/Getty Images)

Here’s a really quick one for you, and you’ll enjoy this if you’re a soccer fan.

If you’re a casual fan, you may not remember that in 1994 the U.S. hosted the World Cup, and some of the games were held ar our own RFK Stadium. Below is a video of one of the greatest goals in World Cup history. Saeed Al-Owairan sprints across the length of the field to score an unforgettable goal, helping the Saudi team advance to the second round for the first time ever.

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