GREENWICH, Conn. - August 13, 2018 - In the third game of the Junior U.S. Men's National Team series against Chile on Thursday, USA knew what to expect from their opponent and took the field looking for a win. Tied 1-1 at halftime, both sides shared goals in the third and fourth quarters but USA scored the winning goal with time expired to take the game 4-3.
"We're very excited about the win," said Rutger Wiese, Junior USMNT Head Coach. "We will continue to work on our team defense and individual defensive skills."
Chile struck first in the game with a field goal at 6th minute but their lead was short-lived when USA’s Alberto Montilla (Allen, Texas) successfully converted on a penalty stroke goal to bring the score to 1-1 in the 12th minute. Both teams dug in for the remainder of the first quarter and all of the second, but the score held 1-1 at the end of the half.
USA pulled ahead with a second goal from Montilla in the 39th minute and further extended their lead with a shot across the goal and successful redirect into goal by Alex Curtis (London, United Kingdom) to close the third quarter, 3-1.
Chile assumed the dominant role in the fourth frame with multiple circle penetrations and came up with a goal at 58th minute and a successful penalty corner conversion a in the 58th minute to bring the score to a 3-3 deadlock. In a final dramatic turn, USA earned a penalty corner at the final buzzer and another was awarded due to foot foul. The second chance was converted on a shot by Finlay Quaile (Tauton, United Kingdom) to win the game 4-3.
For more information regarding the Junior USMNT vs. Chile series, including full schedule, results and roster, check out the official event program by clicking here.