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vinovo.magnify.net Opsirnije o Ivanisevicu vinovo.magnify.net Croatia vs World Goran Ivanisevic scores goal 08/10/02 ZAGREB, Croatia - Croat soccer star Zvonimir Boban laced up his cleats again Monday in a testimonial match that saw another Croatian sports great — tennis ace Goran Ivanisevic — steal the show by scoring a goal against some of Boban's best-known teammates. Boban was joined by soccer greats Marco Van Basten, Lothar Matthaeus and Franco Baresi, as well as other stars — some active, others retired — in a match honoring the Croat player, who retired a year ago. Boban organized the celebration at Zagreb's stadium on his 34th birthday to raise funds for orphans and neglected children. He led Croatia's 1998 squad — a surprise semifinalist at the 1998 World Cup in France — in an exhibition match against an international All-Stars selection. Matthaeus, Rivaldo, Leonardo, Serginho, Giuseppe Bergomi, Fernando Redondo, Andriy Shevchenko, Rui Costa, Jean Marie Papin, George Weah and Mark Viduka came for the occasion. Papin scored first in the 11th minute, giving the "internationals" a 1-0 lead. Near the end of the match, Boban left a field to a standing ovation and Ivanisevic replaced him. The crowd welcomed him euphorically, only to explode with joy when Ivanisevic, who won Wimbledon last year, scored for Croatia minutes after joining play. The All-Stars won 2-1, with Leonardo scoring the other goal. Earlier in the day, Boban also saw action in a match pitting the ... |
