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Brazil fight back to sink U.S in superb final

Monday, 29 June 2009 15:26
Holders Brazil fought back from 2-0 down with three second-half goals to beat the United States 3-2 and win the Confederations Cup for the third time in a superb final on Sunday. The U.S., who shocked Spain in the semis, looked set to complete an even greater upset when goals by Clint Dempsey and skipper Landon Donovan put them 2-0 ahead at halftime. Read More Add Comment (0) Hits: 19

Late goal gives US another chance against Brazil

Friday, 26 June 2009 09:21
The United States gets another chance at Brazil. And this time, there’s a nice, shiny trophy at stake. Daniel Alves scored the only goal on a free kick in the 88th minute for a 1-0 victory at the Confederations Cup on Thursday night, sending Brazil into the final against the surprising United States and ending host South Africa’s upset bid. Read More Add Comment (0) Hits: 33

Italy out of Confederation Cup after 3-0 loss to Brazi

Monday, 22 June 2009 06:01

Brazil didn’t just beat Italy once again, it eliminated the world champions from the Confederations Cup.

In a match between the nations with the most World Cup titles, Luis Fabiano scored in the 37th and 43rd minutes, and Andrea Dossena accidentally deflected a cross past goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon for an own goal in the 45th. Brazil’s 3-0 victory Sunday, combined with the United States’ 3-0 victory over Egypt, dropped Italy into third place in Group B.

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