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"A humble premise, but a fruitful one, thanks to a cast of characters that includes an obdurate coach, shady refs, sinister moneymen, and the ebullient players. McGinniss has never been a subtle writer: Here his esteem for the ragged team can border on oh-gentle-savage paternalism, and a twist at the ending feels mildly exploitive. Still, he has enthusiasm enough to absorb even the sports-averse, who may finally understand the zeal of the soccer fanatic."McGinniss, Joe is the author of 'Miracle of Castel Di Sangro', published 2000 under ISBN 9780767905992 and ISBN 0767905997.
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