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US Soccer Beats Switzerland,1-0

Bradley's late goal lifts Americans

By Doug Sweeney,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 17, 2007 11:43 PM CDT
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(Newser) – The United States soccer team had never defeated Switzerland in their previous six meetings, but the seventh proved lucky as they emerged victorious In Basel 1-0. The visiting Americans scored in the 86th minute when a confused Swiss defense left midfielder Michael Bradley unmarked, allowing him to find the net, according to Reuters.

The Swiss were without eight starters, including their top scorer Alex Frei and central defender Philippe Senderos, but the Americans, who had lost their previous five matches, were nevertheless pleased with the result. “What is important for us is we can find the way to win games like this,” said U.S. coach and Michael’s father, Bob Bradley.

US' players Clint Dempsey, Freddy Adu, Benny Feilhaber and Michael Bradley, from left, celebrate their side's first goal during an Euro 2008 test game between the national soccer teams of Switzerland and the United States at the St. Jakob-Park stadium in Basel, Switzerland, Wednesday, Oct 17, 2007. (AP Photo/Keystone, Laurent...
US' players Clint Dempsey, Freddy Adu, Benny Feilhaber and Michael Bradley, from left, celebrate their side's first goal during an Euro 2008 test game between the national soccer teams of Switzerland...   (Associated Press)
US' Michael Bradley, Nr.4, scores past Swiss goalkeeper Pascal Zuberbuehler, center, during an Euro 2008 test match between the national soccer teams of Switzerland and the United States at the St. Jakob-Park stadium in Basel, Switzerland, Wednesday, Oct 17, 2007. (AP Photo/Keystone, Karl Mathis)
US' Michael Bradley, Nr.4, scores past Swiss goalkeeper Pascal Zuberbuehler, center, during an Euro 2008 test match between the national soccer teams of Switzerland and the United States at the St. Jakob-Park...   (Associated Press)
US's national soccer team coach Bob Bradley watches a test match between the national soccer teams of Switzerland and the United States at the St. Jakob-Park stadium in Basel, Switzerland, Wednesday, Oct 17, 2007. The US won 1-0. (AP Photo/Keystone, Laurent Gillieron)
US's national soccer team coach Bob Bradley watches a test match between the national soccer teams of Switzerland and the United States at the St. Jakob-Park stadium in Basel, Switzerland, Wednesday,...   (Associated Press)
Switzerland's Stephan Lichtsteiner, left, US' DaMarcus Beasley, right, challenge for the ball during an Euro 2008 test game between the national soccer teams of Switzerland and the United States at the St. Jakob-Park stadium in Basel, Switzerland, Wednesday, Oct 17, 2007. (AP Photo/Keystone, Eddy Risch)
Switzerland's Stephan Lichtsteiner, left, US' DaMarcus Beasley, right, challenge for the ball during an Euro 2008 test game between the national soccer teams of Switzerland and the United States at the...   (Associated Press)
US' Michael Bradley celebrates after scoring during an Euro 2008 test match between the national soccer teams of Switzerland and the United States at the St. Jakob-Park stadium in Basel, Switzerland, Wednesday, Oct 17, 2007. (AP Photo/Keystone, Laurent Gillieron)
US' Michael Bradley celebrates after scoring during an Euro 2008 test match between the national soccer teams of Switzerland and the United States at the St. Jakob-Park stadium in Basel, Switzerland,...   (Associated Press)
US' Freddy Adu, Michael Bradley and Benny Feilhaber, from left, cheer with supporters after winning a test soccer match against Switzerland at the St. Jakob Park Stadium in Basel, Switzerland, Wednesday, Oct 17, 2007. (AP Photo/Keystone, Laurent Gillieron)
US' Freddy Adu, Michael Bradley and Benny Feilhaber, from left, cheer with supporters after winning a test soccer match against Switzerland at the St. Jakob Park Stadium in Basel, Switzerland, Wednesday,...   (Associated Press)
US' players Benny Feilhaber, Freddy Adu and Michael Bradley, from left, celebrate their side's first goal during an Euro 2008 test match between the national soccer teams of Switzerland and the United States at the St. Jakob-Park stadium in Basel, Switzerland, Wednesday, Oct 17, 2007. (AP Photo/Keystone, Laurent Gillieron)
US' players Benny Feilhaber, Freddy Adu and Michael Bradley, from left, celebrate their side's first goal during an Euro 2008 test match between the national soccer teams of Switzerland and the United...   (Associated Press)
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