Soccer-U.S. celebrate first win over Switzerland

BASEL, Switzerland Oct 17 (Reuters) - Euro 2008 co-hosts Switzerland slipped to a 1-0 home defeat by the United States in a friendly on Wednesday.

Midfielder Michael Bradley, son of coach Bob Bradley, scored the only goal when he bundled the ball across the line in the 86th minute following a defensive mix-up.

It was the first win by the U.S. in seven attempts against Switzerland.

"There is nothing much good to say about that match and it hurts that we weren't able to get more of a grip on it," Switzerland coach Koebi Kuhn told reporters.

"There are always going to be problems when you are missing some key players but it's not to say we should have lost this match because of that."

Kuhn had eight regular first team players out through injury including top scorer Alex Frei and central defenders Philippe Senderos and Patrick Mueller.

Bradley senior was upbeat after watching his new-look team end a sequence of five defeats in a row.

"It was a tough match with both teams making it difficult for the other," said the U.S. coach.

"What is important for us is we can find the way to win games like this."