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Heartbreak in Johannesburg: Brazil Dashes US's Dream
bteambombers.com - 6/30/2009
Heartbreak in Johannesburg: Brazil Dashes US's Dream
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In 26th minute in Sunday’s Confederations Cup Final the United States Men’s National team was on top of the world. Landon Donovan had just extended the Americans lead to 2-0 over five-time World Cup Champions Brazil with a truly world class goal.
Heartbreak in Johannesburg: Brazil Dashes US's Dream
soccer365.com - 6/29/2009
us news | U.S. v Brazil Player Ratings
— soccer365.com — On an evening where emotions probably ranged from "Oh dear Lord, we can win the Confederations Cup!"... to "Oh dear Lord, we've missed a chance to win the Confederations Cup!", the U.S. National Team put in nearly 80% of an instant classic performance ... (more) us news | U.S. v Brazil Player Ratings

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The lessons of the Confederations Cup
guardian.co.uk - 6/29/2009
The lessons of the Confederations Cup
— guardian.co.uk — Although dismissed by many, the tournament offered a few clues ahead of the 2010 World Cup in... South Africa 1. South Africa is cold in June World Cups are hot. Everybody knows that. Teams are always having to acclimatise and remember to take on ... (more) The lessons of the Confederations Cup

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Hirshey: The Gulf Is Closing, But Not THAT Quickly [Confederations Cup]
deadspin.com - 6/29/2009
Hirshey: The Gulf Is Closing, But Not THAT Quickly [Confederations Cup]
— deadspin.com — David Hirshey is the former soccer expert around these parts and one of the world-famous Soccer Jews... . He talked to me, Emeritus, about yesterday's U.S. soccer loss to Brazil. First off, are you aware that there were a record 2.5 Jews playing for ... (more) Hirshey: The Gulf Is Closing, But Not THAT Quickly ...

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