Sports Film of the Week: Next Goal Wins

They’re one of the worst teams in the world, but here’s how American Samoa aimed higher.

Title: Next Goal Wins

Directors: Mike Brett, Steve Jamison

Release date: 2014

Plot: Against the backdrop of serial underachievement – and a record 31-0 loss to Australia – American Samoa face the daunting prospect of a qualification campaign for the upcoming 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Typical YouTube comment: ”I still fancy them beating Moyes’ United at this moment of time.”

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