Aug. 22 (1971)

St. Louisans score all the goals as the United States tops Barbados, 3-1, in a first-round Olympic qualifying match in Bridgetown, Barbados. Future U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer Al Trost, John Carenza and Buzz Demling (pictured from left to right) tally the goals. The result lifts the United States into a tie with El Salvador in total points and goals. The two teams will meet in a playoff on Sept. 19 with the winner to advance to the next round. The U.S. team is coached by future U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer Bob Guelker, head soccer coach at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.

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