It took extra time for Venezuela to get past the United States and into the semi-finals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2017 Korea Republic.

A goal from Nahuel Farraresi in the 115th minute proved to be the game-winner to lead La Vinotinto to a 2–1 win, ending the American’s quest for their first trip to the semifinals in 28 years.

Venezuela took 26 shots on goal to the American’s seven, testing U.S. goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann the entire match.

Jeremy Ebobisse pulled a goal back for the U.S. in the 117th minute, but the Americans could not get any more from its offense and made their exit from the tournament.

Highlights vs. Venezuela

Overall, positive results

Over the course of the five matches in South Korea, the U20s made a case for a potentially bright future for American soccer. Josh Sargent lit up the nets early in the tournament, scoring four of the United States’ 12 goals — including a brace in the tournament opener against Ecuador.

Brooks Lennon and Ebobisse each tallied two goals for the tournament as the U.S. managed 12 goals in their five games compared to giving up just six — 3 coming in the 3–3 draw to Ecuador.

Klinsmann was tested early in the tournament, but rebounded to post clean sheets against Senegal in group play and New Zealand in the round of 16.

Head coach Tab Ramos should also be given some kudos for his work. This is the second consecutive tournament he has led the U.S. into the knockout stages. The Americans are coming off winning the CONCACAF U-20 championship for the first time… ever.

Quarterfinal Line-ups

Venezuela: Farinez (GK), Velasquez, Ferraresi, Hernandez, Penaranda, Herrera (Capt), Pena, Chacon, Lucena, Cordova, Hernandez. SUBS: Graterol (GK), Sanchez (GK), Quero, Makoun, Soteldo, Hurtado, Garcia, Sosa, Mejias, Ruiz.

United States: Klinsmann (GK), Acosta, Palmer-Brown, Glad, Williamson, Adams, Carter-Vickers, Lennon, Sargent, De La Torre. SUBS: Marcinkowski (GK), Scott (GK), Trusty, Redding, Sabbi, Saucedo, Kunga, Herra, Ebobisse, Zelalem.