Confederations Cup South Africa 2009

[TwinTowers]

Group A
South Africa, Iraq, New Zealand, Spain

Group B
USA, Italy, Brazil, Egypt

I anticipate a Brazil-Spain final. Spain comes as the number 1 team in the world (According to FIFA ranking), but Brazil has been playing great in the South American qualifiers for the World Cup... My pick is Brazil to win the tournament... what about yours?

[Libri]

Spain is embarrassing New Zealand early, 3 goals by Torres in the first 17 minutes.

[Libri]

4-0 Spain

[SAtown]

Brazil 2 - 1 Egypt so far. Egypt playing a pretty solid game so far. Nice goal by Kaka too

[Libri]

USA vs Italy

[Libri]

USA 1
Italy 0

USA is playing one man down but scored on a penalty kick.

[velik_m]

Bullshit red card for USA.

[Libri]

Final

USA 1
Italy 3

USA had some good plays but missed some key opportunities to score. Being one down made it more difficult.

[TwinTowers]

Brazil got the W, but wasn't as impressive as expected; Spain was just amaizing on their debut; and once again Italia was helped by the referees with that Red card on USA.

[lefty]

Algeria beat Egypt last week 3-1 for the WC qualifiers

Does that mean we are better than Brazil ? :lol

[alamo50]

Bullshit red card for USA.

:rolleyes

[Bukefal]

Forza Italiaaaaaa!! :)

[TwinTowers]

Spain 1-0 win over Iraq. Spain is the first team to secure pass to the Semis

[lefty]

Well played Iraq :tu

[Libri]

New Zealand is bad, very, very bad.

[lefty]

New Zealand is bad, very, very bad.
And most people were like : " OMG SPain "

[fotan2]

did anyone hear the noise from the home crowd? it sounds like a bee flying around. so annoying

[TwinTowers]

Brazil won against USA 3-1. USA has virtually no chance of advancing to the semifinal round, unless Egypt beats Italy.

[FromWayDowntown]

New Zealand is bad, very, very bad.

I don't know that the USA is quite to that level, but the Yanks definitely appear to be little more than paper tiger -- still.

[Bukefal]

did anyone hear the noise from the home crowd? it sounds like a bee flying around. so annoying

haha yeah its a Vuvuzela; http://kwamotlhose.co.za/2010_soccer_files/image003.jpg

They are going to be banned. :lol very annoying!

[velik_m]

Job well done Egipt. :tu

[velik_m]

They are going to be banned.

I hope so.

[lefty]

It's official :

Algeria >>>> Italy and as good as Brazil :lol

[TwinTowers]

Job well done Egipt. :tu

Very well done indeed!

[Brazil]

:wgaf:

[lefty]

:wgaf:
Because France isn't in it?

[Marcus Bryant]

I don't know that the USA is quite to that level, but the Yanks definitely appear to be little more than paper tiger -- still.

The talent is there. The US needs to replace Bradley with Kinnear as manager, 'cept that means he'd have to leave the Dynamo and that would suck.

[velik_m]

Italian defense is really, really bad. Brasil 3-0 up at half-time.

[velik_m]

USA makes the semis!

:wow

[Marcus Bryant]

!!!111

[yavozerb]

Damn, a 6 goal difference in the 2 games, what are the odds? 1st italy, then Brazil, day off with egypt, now Spain (what a 4 game stretch for the U.S)

[Marcus Bryant]

Spain will destroy....ok, it's too early for the buzzkill. What a day.

[yavozerb]

Spain will destroy....ok, it's too early for the buzzkill. What a day.

Enjoy the day today and tommorow its back to reality..:depressed

[Libri]

The talent is there. The US needs to replace Bradley with Kinnear as manager, 'cept that means he'd have to leave the Dynamo and that would suck.

I think the US is still lacking a top notch striker.

[Phenomanul]

I think the US is still lacking a top notch striker.


Yeah... they need someone to help Landon out...

[TwinTowers]

I think the US is still lacking a top notch striker.

The US needs more than a quality striker. Talent wise they are far behind the elite teams in the world. When your best man is Landon, you know you have a lot of things to improve

[velik_m]

Spain v USA


Fifa Confederations Cup, semi-final
Venue: Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein Date: Wednesday 24 June
Start: 1930 BST Coverage: Live on BBC Three and BBC Sport website from 1900 BST

TEAM NEWS

Spain should be at full strength ahead of their first ever Confederations Cup semi-final.

Liverpool duo Pepe Reina and Albert Riera have been declared fit after a training ground collision left them both nursing minor knocks.

The USA may stick with the same 11 players who outplayed Egypt.

They are boosted by Sacha Kljestan's return from suspension, while ex-Fulham defender Carlos Bocanegra has recovered from a hamstring injury.

MATCH PREVIEW

Spain go into their semi-final meeting with the USA just 90 minutes away from stamping their name into the history books.

Last Saturday's victory over South Africa gave the European champions an unprecedented 15th successive win. If they avoid defeat to the USA they will set a new world record of 36 matches without defeat.

Spain boss Vicente del Bosque has praised predecessor Luis Aragones for the gift of a squad he inherited from him, saying: "Luis left me the toy with the batteries in." The vision shown by Aragones has made Spain the formidable force they are today.

Everyone will remember this team in the future and when we look back on it we will be even prouder. But we don't want to stop here. We are ambitious and we are hungry

The USA shocked even themselves by qualifying for the semi-finals. With a little help from Brazil, they overturned a six-goal deficit to beat Italy and Egypt to second spot.

Bob Bradley's side answered some of their recent critics with their emphatic 3-0 win over Egypt. It was also the first time during this year's tournament they finished a match with 11-men, having had a player sent-off in the defeats against Italy and Brazil.

Defender Sacha Klejstan is convinced the one area where the USA can dominate Spain is that of sheer power. He's also predicted: "It's time for them (Spain) to lose one." With spirits high in the US camp could his confident prediction come true?

The winners advance to the final in Johannesburg on Sunday where they will meet either Brazil or hosts South Africa.

The losers will contest the third place play-off match in Rustenburg earlier on Sunday.

MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

- Spain have won all three previous encounters against the USA. They emerged 3-1 victors in the group stages of the 1950 World Cup, and claimed friendly wins in 1992 (2-0) and 2008 (1-0).

Spain

- Spain are on a world record streak of 15 consecutive wins. Italy were the last side to deny them victory within 90 minutes; they drew 0-0 in the quarter-finals of Euro 2008 before Spain won on penalties.

- Spain have also equalled the world record for most successive international matches without defeat (35), which was first set by Brazil (1993-1996).

- Coach Vicente del Bosque has won all 13 of his matches in charge. He is the first ever national team coach to start with at least 10 successive wins.

- Spain have only conceded twice during their 15-match winning streak. Belgium's Wesley Sonck and Turkey's Semih Senturk are the only players to have breached the Spanish defence in 1,350 minutes.

- A goal for David Villa would see him equal Ronaldinho's 1999 Confederations Cup feat of scoring in four straight games.

USA

- The United States are making their fourth appearance at the Confederations Cup. They finished third in both 1992 and 1999. Only Brazil (26) and Mexico (19) have played more Confederations Cup matches.

- USA became the first country to progress from a Confederations Cup group stage with three points since the introduction of the current eight-team format in 1997.

- The only goal the USA have ever scored against Spain was 59 years ago. John Souza scored after 17 minutes in their 3-1 World Cup defeat in 1950.

LAST MATCH LINE-UPS

Spain (W2-0 v South Africa): 23-Reina; 5-Puyol, 3-Pique, 2-Albiol, 19-Arbeloa; 10-Fabregas, 12-Busquets, 8-Xavi; 18-Riera (20-Cazorla 81), 9-Torres (16-Llorente 60), 7-Villa (6-Hernandez 60)

USA (W3-0 v Egypt): 18- Guzan, 21-Spector, 5-Onyewu,
15-DeMerit, 2-Bornstein, 8- Dempsey, 12-Bradley, 13-Clark,
10-Donovan, 9-Davies (4-Casey 82), 17-Altidore (22-Feilhaber 69).

MATCH OFFICIALS

Referee: Jorge Larrionda (Uru)

Assistant referees: Pablo Fandino (Uru) & Mauricio Espinosa (Uru)

Fourth official: Coffi Codjia (Ben)

[Libri]

USA is looking good early.

[Spursfan092120]

USA is looking good early.
Very good...they're trying to put a lot of pressure on Spain early, which is exactly what they need to do.

[Spursfan092120]

HELL YEAH!! USA up 1-nill. First goal Spain's goalie has given up in the tournament.

http://www.michaelbay.com/newsblog/files/USA-flag.jpg

[Thunder Dan]

why do they say nill instead of nothing?

[ginobili's bald spot]

OH SHIT! Look at USA :wow:wow:wow

[Spursfan092120]

why do they say nill instead of nothing?
good question...it's probably a language thing. Nil means nothing...

[Spursfan092120]

OH SHIT! Look at USA :wow:wow:wow
:tu They believe in themselves...hell of a lot you can do when you believe in yourself.

[Marcus Bryant]

fuck yeah

[Spursfan092120]

19 year old kid has the only goal in the game so far.

[Spursfan092120]

Wow...Spain has had the ball 61% of this game..guess it's about quality, not quantity.

[Libri]

Goal by Jozy Altidore!! I like the potential of Jozy. He has the physical attributes and the talent to be a very good striker. Playing in La Liga will help him get better.

[Bukefal]

What?! USA leading????!!!! :wow

[Bukefal]

:tu They believe in themselves...hell of a lot you can do when you believe in yourself.

That's true, its all about the spirit and right motivation. Australia at the worldcup 2006 and South korea at the worldcup in 2002 are good proof of that! They both got the best trainer, hiddink, who is able to give a team that needed right spirit and motivation for the players to believe and fight.

[Spursfan092120]

That's true, its all about the spirit and right motivation. Australia at the worldcup 2006 and South korea at the worldcup in 2002 are good proof of that! They both got the best trainer, hiddink, who is able to give a team that needed right spirit and motivation for the players to believe and fight.
This team is reminding me of the 1980 US hockey team. No chance to beat the Russians...then they went out there, believing in each other, and pulled off the impossible. I will definitely continue to watch this game. Here's hoping that this tournament, no matter what happens, will pull in a few new soccer fans here in the US.

[Spursfan092120]

Great save by Howard.

[Spursfan092120]

1-nill US at halftime...nice...keep it up, USA.

[Libri]

USA's defense is playing great.

[Spursfan092120]

USA's defense is playing great.
I know...and it seems like Spain is getting a little nervous about this small deficit...making stupid fouls.

[Spursfan092120]

RssIN3ustUw

[velik_m]

Second half should be interesting...

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

spain fucking sucks!!!!!!!!

[Spursfan092120]

YEAH!!! 2-Nill US...ballgame baby.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

suck a cock spain and europe!
fuck yall and form a european union team

[MannyIsGod]

Yesssssssssssssss

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

its because all their players and conquistadores who like each others castillian assholes

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

USA

where the grass is greener

[Bukefal]

whaattt 2 - 0?! I havent looked for a while and now i see them 2 behind, Spain must really suck haha

[Spursfan092120]

whaattt 2 - 0?! I havent looked for a while and now i see them 2 behind, Spain must really suck haha
US is just playing insane defense. They've held the ball for 3/4 of this game, but US defense and Howard have played beautifully.

[Bukefal]

suck a cock spain and europe!
fuck yall and form a european union team

:stfu :pimpslap

[spyder]

Usa usa usa usa usa

[Libri]

The Confederations Cup

Where Amazing Happens

:lol

[Bukefal]

Usa usa usa usa usa

Well played by the USA. I hope they can keep it like this for these last couple of minutes.

Btw, your sig, just............:wow

[Spursfan092120]

The Confederations Cup

Where Amazing Happens

:lol
Love to see someone make one of those videos with Dempsey's goal from the 74th minute...lol..

[Cry Havoc]

Amazing!

USA! USA! USA!

[Spursfan092120]

That red card was bullshit....

[Act_Appalled]

Bs red card.

[Libri]

uh oh

[Cry Havoc]

That's a ridiculous card!!!!!

[MannyIsGod]

Bradley has been really solid this entire tourney, missing him in the last game will suck.

[Libri]

Historic win for USA!!

[Act_Appalled]

Yess!!

[Bukefal]

Congratulations team USA, and to all Americans, :toast

[velik_m]

Great win for the USA. Very entertaining game.

[Cry Havoc]

What a huge win!

[tlongII]

Wow! Who saw that coming?

[spyder]

Great day to be an American..now Go Horns Go

[Spursfan092120]

Congratulations team USA, and to all Americans, :toast
Thanks to ya, my friend.

[Spursfan092120]

Great day to be an American..now Go Horns Go
http://blog.kir.com/archives/matthew-mcconaughey-hook-em-horns.jpg

[Libri]

Tim Howard should get consideration for player of the game.

[Marcus Bryant]

Fuck yeah motherfuckers!!!!1

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

I'm going to enjoy the transatlantic shit talking even if it's just a BS tourney.

Stati Uniti > Azzurri e Espana

Vaffanculo, EU.

[symple19]

What a win!!!!!!!!!!! Go USA!:downspin: Onyewu,Demerit, and Donovan were amazing. Still too many turnovers in the midfield though, and if I see another giveaway on a throw in I'm going to scream. There remains so much for the nat'l team to improve upon.But this certainly gives me hope for the world cup, assuming the US qualifies.

Do those damn trumpets piss anyone else off besides me?

"Let's get back to playing championship, soul-crushing defense" :lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::flag:

[Texas Chili Dog]

http://blog.kir.com/archives/matthew-mcconaughey-hook-em-horns.jpg

It's difficult looking at that when he is a Redskins fan. ugh


but as far as the game today went... http://www.runemasterstudios.com/graemlins/images/usa.gif

[redzero]

America has just trolled the world.

[sonic21]

America has just trolled the world.

the world doesn't care about confederations cup

[sonic21]

but good upset, usa :tu

[Spursfan092120]

the world doesn't care about confederations cup
Team USA does...they've never been in the Final. But I do bet that Spain cared about their 35 game unbeaten streak and their 15 game win streak.

[Spursfan092120]

It's difficult looking at that when he is a Redskins fan. ugh

I know..I know...but he is still a Horns fan...

[redzero]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b184/redzero/1245875497265.jpg

For those of you who remembered the last one I posted.

[sonic21]

now usa are contenders for next year :tu

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

maybe if the european union formed a team they could take the USA

[velik_m]

Before you get all too excited, remember - the winner of Confederation cup never went on to win the next World Cup.

[symple19]

maybe if the european union formed a team they could take the USA

Wow, you obviously know nothing about soccer. If the EU formed a team it would smash the US to bits.Hell, it would probably even smash the Brazilians to bits. I wonder if our international friends feel like jumping out the window when ignorant rednecks such as yourself post nonsense like this.Stick to football, not futbol.

"Let's get back to playing championship, soul-crushing defense":lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::flag:

[jag]

What an upset...this was insane and i'm glad i was able to watch it.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

Wow, you obviously know nothing about soccer. If the EU formed a team it would smash the US to bits.Hell, it would probably even smash the Brazilians to bits. I wonder if our international friends feel like jumping out the window when ignorant rednecks such as yourself post nonsense like this.Stick to football, not futbol.


yeah MATE i bet you love the EU like no other, you would sport an entire EU KIT, gotta show your pride brah

its true though im just country boy from texas who likes american football and smoked sausage

whats funny is that USA crushed those castillian maricons de playa espana and SOCCER is our 5th most popular sport, only SMALL WHITE KIDS from the SUBURBS play soccer after the age of 7, its a baby sport

stick to biscuits and the european union

[Bukefal]

Thanks to ya, my friend.

Now I hope they are able to win this cup. Its gonna be tough, very tough, but before tonight I also thought Spain would crush em, and they didnt. So, everything is possible.

Good luck! :toast

[resistanze]

Wow, where did all these soccer fans come from? :lol

[Spursfan092120]

Now I hope they are able to win this cup. Its gonna be tough, very tough, but before tonight I also thought Spain would crush em, and they didnt. So, everything is possible.

Good luck! :toast
Thanks...yeah..I hope they can pull this thing off.

[lefty]

LMAO Spain


Yeah, beating New Zealand was impressive :lol

[Spursfan092120]

Wow, where did all these soccer fans come from? :lol
I've always enjoyed watching soccer on the big stage..World Cup...but this Confederations Cup has garnered my attention. I didn't even know there was a forum where soccer was talked about in here..lol

[Texas_Ranger]

Usa!!!!!

[mookie2001]

i want the truth

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

that is weird shit man

[Spursfan092120]

i want the truth
5j2F4VcBmeo
Great scene...one of the best of all time.

[TwinTowers]

Great win for USA, but somehow it doesn't surprise me. Spain almost always chokes on Tournaments, specially when marked as the favorites to take the cup.

[Cry Havoc]

Semifinal starts soon! Who's going to watch?

[polandprzem]

Semifinal starts soon! Who's going to watch?

Me

You soccers!

[symple19]

0-0 RSA playing well into the 37th minute. Brazil looks to be flat and looking ahead to the final. We all know that the Brazilians are magnificent on the counter-attack so this score could change very quickly:toast

"Let's get back to playing championship, soul-crushing defense":lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::flag:

[FromWayDowntown]

Late to this because I was tied up with some stuff yesterday, but I have to say that was a great win for the USA -- particularly at this point in time, when the confidence of the Americans seemed to be reaching some significant lows after the drubbing in Costa Rica, the eeked out win over Honduras, the second half withering against Italy, and the curb-stomping at the hands of the Brazilians. Beating Egypt soundly was an overdue result for a side that frequently struggles with inferior opponents in these sorts of tournaments; qualifying for the semifinals in this tournament was mostly a matter of some really good fortune. Beating Spain impressively, however, seems a possible turning point for USA Soccer; if Brazil get through and USA can post a good result in the Final (and maintain the sliver of attention that yesterday's result brought) the momentum will be significant -- better still to get a result at Azteca when qualifying resumes.

[DMX7]

Brazil wins.

Where is Ronaldinho? I thought he was on the national team.

[symple19]

Brazil wins, but not impressively. This highlights the difference between a team like the US and Brazil. When the Brazilians don't show up, they can still usually find a way to win while the US...I'll just refer you to the first round of this tournament. I don't think the US wins against Brazil, but, as fromwaydowntown said, a good effort will go a long way toward beating the Mexicans at Azteca. That match will be far more important than the confed cup, with the US looking to end it's winless ways in the smog-choked altitude of Mexico City. I believe the key for the Americans against Brazil is the midfield getting back to help on D and taking advantage of set pieces. For Brazil, they just need to counter off US mistakes(of which there will be many) and finish. Key players will be Dempsey for the US and Robinho for the Brazilians, who was lackluster against RSA. If the American midfield allows the Brazilians to pound away on the US end like they did the Spaniards it could get ugly.
My score, 2-1 Brazil.
As for where Ronaldinho is, Dunga(brazils manager) dropped him from the roster

"Let's get back to playing championship, soul-crushing defense":lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::flag:

[Ariel]

now usa are contenders for next year :tu
Woah there, impressive performance and great win for you guys, but don´t get over excited. In the world cup you have to go through not one, but several games of such difficulty, and you´re out at the first mistake. I don´t think you´re quite there yet. Still, if you keep it up I could see you there in the not so distant future, considering your progression and sheer market size.

[DAF86]

If the USA somehow manages to win a FIFA world cup, football (or soccer) would go from beign the most popular sport in the world to the only sport in the world.

[Bukefal]

Brasil did not play very well this evening. With the right spirit and a touch of luck, USA could even win it.

[SAtown]

Good 3rd place match going on. South Africa 2-2 Spain in extra time. SA tied it in the last minute of stoppage time in regulation

[Spursfan092120]

I heard that the Americans have become HUGE over there...anyone know if this is true? Because of their heart and determination, I've heard they've become like the biggest rock stars of all the teams.

[Libri]

^It could also be because the US is the underdog.

[velik_m]

USA with the lead.

[symple19]

goalllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll llllllllllllllllllllllllll - Very nice Clint!

[redzero]

Diveball dynasty.

[DeadlyDynasty]

dempsey!

[Libri]

Holy Cow!!

[Texas Chili Dog]

could this actually happen??

take a knee!!!!

[holcs50]

Come on USA. Can't believe we got on the board first, please don't get red carded and go a man down. Stay aggressive, too much time left, ha.

[Libri]

Gooooooooaaaaaaallll!!!

[tlongII]

yeaaaaahhhh!

[Texas Chili Dog]

Omg!!!!!!!

[tlongII]

2-0!

[symple19]

wow. That's all I got

[redzero]

Oh shi--

[Texas Chili Dog]

Am I dreaming?

[Dex]

U.S. kickin' ass and takin' names.

I'm not sure what's more surprising, that or the fact that I'm actually watching soccer.

[symple19]

Come on USA. Can't believe we got on the board first, please don't get red carded and go a man down. Stay aggressive, too much time left, ha.
:tu staying aggressive and not camping in own (US) end is key, and they're seemingly doing it NOW. But the key will be if they continue this in the 2nd half.

[symple19]

Howard is ridiculous - Everton is lucky to have him, and so are we

[tlongII]

Altidore makes a big difference for us. Nice to have a physically strong player on our side.

[symple19]

this ref has been surprisingly fair thus far...

[velik_m]

Howard is ridiculous - Everton is lucky to have him, and so are we

He's deflecting too many shots, those rebounds are always dangerous.

[velik_m]

Slightly OT: The pitch is in horrible condition. :td

[Spursfan092120]

I am in absolute shock right now...been watchin the game from the beginning..we've been dominating...I knew when we put the first goal on the board that we'd be controlling the pace of this game. Howard is a monster in the net...can't put anything past him right now.

[DAF86]

http://espn.go.com/

Do you remember other soccer oriented ESPN front page?

[lefty]

LMAO Brazil :D



Fun fact: the winner of the Conf Cup has never won the WC (1 year later)

[mookie2001]

so which players mom brought the orange slices for the after game snack?

actually after a big win i bet the coach takes them to lasertag

[symple19]

love seeing south africans wave the stars and stripes. Let's go USA!

[velik_m]

Fun fact: the winner of the Conf Cup has never won the WC (1 year later)

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3486441&postcount=94 :wakeup

[DAF86]

Lol, not even a minute gone by in the second half and Brazil already scored their first goal. Let's go USA, don't choke it up!

[lefty]

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3486441&postcount=94 :wakeup
:wakeup:wakeup:wakeup:wakeup:wakeup

[tlongII]

Dammit! I go to the bathroom and we give up a goal!

[Bukefal]

Well done USA!! Surprised me. Now grab the win!

[Bukefal]

OOoooh lord I hope these Vuvuzela horns are going to be banned soon!!!! I cant take it anymore

[Bukefal]

That was a goal, but the stupid FIFA has a rule that forbids the use of camera replay.

[symple19]

yikes, that was a goal. I hope that doesn't end up being the difference. US will never hear the end of it

[DAF86]

this ref has been surprisingly fair thus far...

So much for that, that should have been a goal for Brazil.

[Bukefal]

Usa is still no world cup top level contender. Its all about luck and the motivation they have now why they are playing so well + Brasil, Spain all those players have had a really hard tough season this year in the top european leagues, so they are tired and do not care about this confed cup so much. USA on the other hand has full motivation, the right spirit and they want to show what they've got.

[DAF86]

yikes, that was a goal. I hope that doesn't end up being the difference. US will never hear the end of it

Naah, Brazil has had its good amount of FIFA help in the past. It was time a call went against them. Besides you're the underdogs here, everybody is pulling for you guys so I don't think there'll be too much bitching going around if you win.

[DAF86]

Usa is still no world cup top level contender. Its all about luck and the motivation they have now why they are playing so well + Brasil, Spain all those players have had a really hard tough season this year in the top european leagues, so they are tired and do not care about this confed cup so much. USA on the other hand has full motivation, the right spirit and they want to show what they've got.

In football nowadays, anybody can beat anybody IMO. And I don't know about Brazil, but people in Spain was really hyped about winning this tournament.

[symple19]

almost brilliance there by Davies

[DAF86]

Fuuuck! Don't worry USA can still pull this off.

[symple19]

and there it is - Fabiano is relentless - how will US respond??? BTW, i'm ALMOST glad they scored that one to make up for the blown call earlier

[Bukefal]

There it is the equalizer. Geezz brasilians overreact a bit, like they won the world cup :lol Its just a goal, and you are brasil, playing usa :lol They should be ashamed, not happy...

[Bukefal]

In football nowadays, anybody can beat anybody IMO. And I don't know about Brazil, but people in Spain was really hyped about winning this tournament.

Yeah, with the right motivation, there are no 'small' football countries anymore.
I was talking about the players, not the people.

[Cry Havoc]

The US needs to be more patient with their attacking runs. Ball control will decide this game.

[Bukefal]

I hope USA can pull it off, but their tempo has dropped. its tough

[tlongII]

The USA can't control the ball in the 2nd half. It's a matter of time before Brazil scores again.

[Cry Havoc]

Kaka with an impatient shot which is mis-struck.

[DAF86]

There it is the equalizer. Geezz brasilians overreact a bit, like they won the world cup :lol Its just a goal, and you are brasil, playing usa :lol They should be ashamed, not happy...

Proof that they do give a fuck. Does anybody else want to see some penalty kicks drama?

[Bukefal]

damnnn what a goal

[symple19]

US grows more frantic in defense by the minute - inevitable - and just as I was writing this....

[Bukefal]

its over now for the USA. no way they are coming back. But second place is still a great job by you, historical!

[tlongII]

It's over. :depressed

[Texas Chili Dog]

:depressed

[symple19]

dammit dammit dammit - Let's go guys

[Bukefal]

You all can be very proud of your team. They did a great job. No one would have expected the USA to surprise this much. I hope football will improve in the States and I hope it will become more popular than it is now.

[symple19]

3 minutes is generous - let's take advantage

[symple19]

A good result - not a win but something to build on going into Azteca - we'll need every bit of this effort to survive the Mexicans

[symple19]

thanks for the intelligent discussion folks

[iggypop123]

what a choke. they just lost all the good praise they earned

[velik_m]

USA ran out of steam in the end. Good showing by the USA in tournament. I don't think Spain and Brasil disappointed either.

[scott]

Good showing in this tournament. We have a year to work on learning how to properly execute a throw-in now!

[DAF86]

Even though it hurts, this is definitely something to build on and learn off. US players now know that they can beat anybody and I'm sure the US will eventually be big in football some day, it's too big of a country and every person on FIFA wants them to do well, so I'm pretty sure this won't be the last time we hear about them.

[Bukefal]

Even though it hurts, this is definitely something to build on and learn off. US players now know that they can beat anybody and I'm sure the US will eventually be big in football some day, it's too big of a country and every person on FIFA wants them to do well, so I'm pretty sure this won't be the last time we hear about them.

That's true, imagine if football was very popular in the states and attractive for the youth with good youth training programs just as they have for basketball and american football, then the usa would have been definitely one of the dominating football countries in the world I think.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Talk about soccer blue balls. :depressed

[mookie2001]

it sounds like yall are trying to flatter the US into liking soccer

[DMX7]

Good effort. I enjoyed the game even though there was no Ronaldiho or whatever his name is.

[lefty]

USA :lmao

[Spurs Brazil]

USA have a good team.

Brazil don't have a team with a lot of great players but are doing OK

[DMX7]

USA have a good team.

Brazil don't have a team with a lot of great players but are doing OK

Kaka is good.

[IronMexican]

Lmao

[iggypop123]

well USA. you couldnt come through. now the goal is never to lose to Mexico. that i would never forgive them . this is ok cause Brazil is a powerhouse

[TDMVPDPOY]

USA joke ass team, i remember at the previous WC, they were rank what ? no.2 rankns playing shitty teams around theire borders.....gettin expose in the WC

[hater]

no surprises here. Brazil took them to school like usual

[Marcus Bryant]

USA joke ass team, i remember at the previous WC, they were rank what ? no.2 rankns playing shitty teams around theire borders.....gettin expose in the WC

Yeah, the Spainards certainly exposed them at the Confed.