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Revolution player Pat Noonan is congratulated by teammate Marshall Leonard after getting the first and only goal for New England today against the MetroStars. The game ended in a 1-1 tie, but the Revolution advanced to the semifinal round by beating the MetroStars in total goals 3-1 during the series. (Globe Staff Photo / Justine Ellement)

Revolution, MetroStars battle to 1-1 tie; Revs advance to semifinals

The Revolution and the MetroStars battled to a 1-1 tie today in the second game of their two-match total goal quarterfinal round MLS playoff series. New England will advance to the semifinal round with a 3-1 advantage in goals. (AP)

MetroStars still kicking

The Revolution held a seemingly insurmountable advantage over the MetroStars July 12, but the MetroStars rallied from a three-goal deficit to earn a tie. It was the start of a midseason slump that nearly cost the Revolution a playoff berth. (Boston Globe, 11/9/03)
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 This time it counts for teams (Boston Globe, 11/1/03)
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MLS Eastern Conference Standings
  W L T PTS.
Chicago 15 7 8 53
New England 12 9 9 45
Metro Stars 11 10 9 42
D.C. United 10 11 9 39
Columbus 10 12 8 38