Missed conversion denies US victory

Fiji 19 USA 18

Missed conversion denies US victory
Wed, 15 Oct, 2003 - 11:07

Fiji 19 USA 18

For 45 minutes the United States looked likely to record the first upset of the World Cup before succumbing to Fiji 19-18 in an enthralling match at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium.

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