Article 6ZCQX The Marshall Islands finally make their soccer debut: ‘Such a statement for our tiny island’

The Marshall Islands finally make their soccer debut: ‘Such a statement for our tiny island’

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Jon Arnold in Springdale, Arkansas
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The last country in the world without an international soccer team has arrived after two games in Arkansas

It was not the typical reaction to a national team going down 4-0. But, of course, this was not a typical national team match.

After the Marshall Islands conceded a fourth goal to the US Virgin Islands, the crowd came to its feet, some waving flags. This is the RMI! Keep your head up!" one fan yelled.

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