Michael Bradley scored in the 107th minute, and the United States rallied past Uruguay, 2-1, last night in Toronto to advance to the quarterfinals of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup.
The United States, seeking its first title, will play Saturday against Austria, which defeated Gambia, 2-1. Luis Suarez put Uruguay ahead in the 73rd minute, scoring on a rebound after Edinson Cavani's header was stopped by diving American goalkeeper Brian Perk, who couldn't hold on to the ball.
The United States tied the score in the 87th minute when Danny Szetela's cross intended for Andre Akpan was deflected into the net by Uruguayan defender Mathias Cardaccio.
Bradley, son of U.S. national team coach Bob Bradley, redirected the go-ahead goal past goalkeeper Yonatan Irrazabal in overtime following a corner kick. When the game ended, players from both teams shouted at each other and pointed fingers.
"It said a lot about the character of the team," captain Freddy Adu said. "We never quit, we never quit."
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The United States, seeking its first title, will play Saturday against Austria, which defeated Gambia, 2-1. Luis Suarez put Uruguay ahead in the 73rd minute, scoring on a rebound after Edinson Cavani's header was stopped by diving American goalkeeper Brian Perk, who couldn't hold on to the ball.
The United States tied the score in the 87th minute when Danny Szetela's cross intended for Andre Akpan was deflected into the net by Uruguayan defender Mathias Cardaccio.
Bradley, son of U.S. national team coach Bob Bradley, redirected the go-ahead goal past goalkeeper Yonatan Irrazabal in overtime following a corner kick. When the game ended, players from both teams shouted at each other and pointed fingers.
"It said a lot about the character of the team," captain Freddy Adu said. "We never quit, we never quit."
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