It would have been the biggest upset of the week, but Glasgow Rangers wouldn't allow it to happen.

The Scottish under-17 side scored twice in the space of a minute late in last night's game to wipe out Bermuda's two-goal lead at National Stadium and confirm a spot in Friday's International Youth Tournament final against the United States.

Even a two-goal win would not have been enough to book Bermuda a spot in the final but it would have ended Rangers' unbeaten run.

Still, it was still a very satisfying result for Bermuda, who have gotten stronger and stronger after their opening loss to Canada on Monday.

Bermuda will get a chance to avenge their defeat to Canada when they meet them in the 6 p.m. consolation final on Friday.

Captain John Barry Nusum, the son of former Bermuda international Johnny Nusum, gave the Island team a deserved lead in the 35th minute when he scored with a neat header from a corner on the left.

Rangers, who responded with their first substitution four minutes later, came close to equalising in the 42nd when Billy Gibson's low shot rolled just past the far post.

However, with goalkeeper Nigel Burgess having a good game in goal, Nusum and Joey Rego solid in the middle of the defence and Jameiko Jennings creative in midfield, Bermuda were able to match their opponents.

Even though they were certain of a place in the final, Rangers were still determined to win, but those hopes were dashed further when Rego scored the second Bermuda goal in the 76th minute. His low freekick from the edge of the box took a slight deflection before beating goalkeeper Alan McGregor.

Rangers then struck in the 80th and 81st minutes to save face, the first coming through Peter McDonald after the stretched Burgess could not hold a corner.

A minute later the game was tied up when Burgess smothered a shot and the ball hit Alale Furbert before bouncing back over the line.

Canada 1, USA 2 A furious late attack by the United States paved them a way to the final as Canada found themselves snake- bitten for a second consecutive night.

Canada, having controlled most of the action, were seemingly cruising to a place of their own in Friday's late game...if only they could hold on for a draw.

However, the determination of the Americans prevailed as an intense period of pressure finally produced a vital crack in an otherwise solid defence, with substitute Jonathan Cole sliding home the winning goal during stoppage time.

The first half witnessed the well-drilled Canadians ruling from the outset, their controlled short passing in defence and midfield serving to open the US defence.

It was from one such attack in the 17th minute that Canada took the lead, Jason Alvarez clearing space for himself near the semi-circle for a well-placed 22-yard blast that eluded goalkeeper Josh Kovolenko and took his tournament-leading goalscoring total to four.

However, the advantage was short-lived as the US roared back to equalise from the penalty spot 12 minutes later. A Canadian defender was blown for holding inside the area and Kevin Knott stepped forward , giving Mark DeRego no chance with his spotkick to the keeper's left.

The second half followed a similar script, with Canada dominating early, while the Americans saved it until late -- but not too late.

But in listening to head coach Gerry Sharpe, a one-time attacking midfielder for England's Bristol City, one would have thought there never any doubt.

"We've become more and more organised as the tournament has worn on and tonight we knew we were in with a great chance,'' said a bubbling Sharpe, who said that he had held just one training session before coming to Bermuda.

"With all due respect to the Canadians, I think the result was just reward.''