Valentin Helps U.S. Edge 2-1 OT Win in U-20 World Cup Sweet 16
Julian Valentin's Overtime Assist Helps Lift the U.S. over Uruguay in U-20 World Cup
Valentin and teammate Michael Bradley celebrate after a thrilling OT win in Canada

Valentin and teammate Michael Bradley celebrate after a thrilling OT win in Canada

July 12, 2007

TORONTO, Canada - A tying U.S. goal in the 88th minute of Wednesday's FIFA Under-20 World Cup Round of 16 lead to a gridlock that ended when Deacon defender Julian Valentin provided an assist to teammate Michael Bradley in the 106th minute to lift the U.S. National Team 2-1 over Uruguay.

With the win, the squad secured a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals, scheduled for Saturday, July 14 against Austria.

This season marks only the second time in the last decade that the U.S. U-20 team has earned a berth in the Elite 8. The game will air at 2:15 ET on ESPNU and Galavision.

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