June 2004 in Sports - June 19, 2004

June 19, 2004

• Euro 2004: Group D – The Czech Republic comes back from a 2–0 deficit to defeat Netherlands 3–2. This result, combined with the Latvia-Germany draw earlier that day, clinched the top spot in Group D for the Czechs, and makes the Czechs the first squad to qualify for the quarterfinals. (BBC)
• Euro 2004: Group D – Latvia and Germany draw 0–0. (BBC)
• U.S. Open: Playing in stiff winds, South African Retief Goosen takes a two-shot lead (at 5-under par) at the U.S. Open after shooting a 1-under 69. Ernie Els and Phil Mickelson are tied for second at three-under par and Fred Funk and Shigeki Maruyama are tied for fourth at two-under par. (ESPN)
• Rugby union: The All Blacks (New Zealand) defeat England 36–12 in the second test, at Eden Park in Auckland. (RugbyRugby.com)
• Rugby union: The Springboks (South Africa) defeat Ireland 26–17 in the second test, at Newlands in Cape Town. (RugbyRugby.com)
• Rugby union: Wales defeats the Pumas (Argentina) 35–15 in the second test, in Buenos Aires. (RugbyRugby.com)
• Rugby union: The Wallabies (Australia) defeat Scotland 34–13 in the second test, at Telstra Stadium in Sydney. (RugbyRugby.com)
• MLB: Cleveland Indians pitcher Cliff Lee is suspended for six games by Major League Baseball for intentionally throwing at Ken Griffey, Jr.'s head in a game on June 13. (ESPN)
• College World Series:
  • Cal State, Fullerton defeats South Carolina, 2–0.
  • Miami defeats LSU, 9–5.
• Boxing: Marco Antonio Barrera defeats Paulie Ayala by a tenth round knockout in a Los Angeles, California bout highly anticipated by Mexicans and Mexican-Americans.
• Wimbledon: Argentinian David Nalbandian withdrew from Wimbledon with a torn abdominal muscle. (ESPN)