21.   But three Bolivian players hovering around the goal area were unable to poke the ball into the net.

22.   Conteh was able to get his leg in front of a D.C. defender and poke the ball home.

23.   Craddock tried to scoop a cross away from danger and wound up poking the ball into his own net.

24.   His shot slipped out of the hands of Wanderers keeper Mauricio Nanni, allowing Bueno to race in and poke the ball over the line.

25.   Nakata poked the ball in during a goalmouth following a corner kick, giving Japan the early advantage despite Oman surprisingly playing a defensive style, with withdrawn midfielders.

26.   Running back Jamal Lewis broke loose on a run, and Godfrey poked the ball out as he tackled him.

27.   The United States opened the scoring in the fourth minute when Hamm crossed to Shannon MacMillan, who poked the ball in from six yards out.

28.   Then Petrescu slid his left foot around England defender to poke the ball between the legs of goalkeeper David Seaman.

29.   Then Petrescu slid his left foot in front of the defender to poke the ball between the legs of goalkeeper David Seaman.

30.   He tried to dribble past the shorter Bobby Jackson, who briefly poked the ball away.