The under 19 men’s lacrosse team from the United States recovered from a seven goal deficit in the fourth quarter of their game against the Canadians to beat the host country 16-15 in overtime in their fourth round robin game at the 2008 U19 ILF World Lacrosse Championships. With their 24-4 victory over England in their last round robin game, the United States’ perfect record in U19 world lacrosse championships extends to an impressive 34-0.This year’s tournament is number six and is being held in Coquitlam, British Columbia. Previous years were 1988 in Adelaide, Australia (US defeated Australia); 1992 in Long Island, New York (US defeated Australia); 1996 in Tokyo, Japan (US defeated Australia); 1999 back in Adelaide, Australia (US defeated Canada); and 2003 in Baltimore, Maryland (US defeated Canada).
Canada finished the round robin at 4-1 and will play the Iroquois Nationals in their semi-final game tomorrow after the Nationals defeated the second place team from the Red division 28-2 last night. The US will face England in their semi-final tomorrow after England downed the top seed in the Red division 16-2 yesterday afternoon. In round robin play, Canada defeated the Iroquois team 15-12 so this semi-final should be another great match between two talented teams. US destroyed England 24-4 in their round robin meeting so it looks like the US will be playing for their 36th straight tournament win and sixth consecutive championship. The championship game is scheduled for Saturday July 12 at 2:30 PM Pacific.
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