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U.S. Topples Odds; Set to Face the Spanish
downswinging.com - 6/23/2009
U.S. Topples Odds; Set to Face the Spanish
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Sunday afternoon, the U.S. National Soccer team was set to play a meaningless group game against the surprisingly underrated Egyptians. After consecutive, two and three goal, losses to Italy and Brazil respectively, the Americans were the only side in the four-country group to be considered ...
Kid At Confederations Cup Puts Ice Cream All Over His Face: Video
sportsrubbish.com - 6/23/2009
Kid At Confederations Cup Puts Ice Cream All Over His Face: Video
— sportsrubbish.com — Sunday’s Confederations Cup matches in South Africa were filled with excitement. With the U.S. demolishing Egypt 3-0... and Brazil beating Italy by that same score, the United States beat the odds to advance to the semi-finals against Spain. While the efforts of the Egyptian and ... (more) Kid At Confederations Cup Puts Ice Cream All Over His ...

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The Official Site of U.S. Soccer
centercircle.ussoccer.com - 6/23/2009
The Official Site of U.S. Soccer
— centercircle.ussoccer.com — 3+3+3 That was the equation U.S. head coach Bob Bradley kept in mind heading into the team... s final group match against Egypt. Three points. Three U.S. goals. Three goals from Brazil. If those events occurred, the United States could earn a place in ... (more) The Official Site of U.S. Soccer

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fannation.com - 6/21/2009
A Million-To-One: USA Makes Confed Cup Semis
— fannation.com — RUSTENBURG, South Africa -- Three quick thoughts after the U.S.' 3-0 win against Egypt, which (combined with... Brazil's 3-0 win over Italy) sends the U.S. to the Confederations Cup semifinals: Million-to-one shots do come true. Welcome to the craziest ... (more) A Million-To-One: USA Makes Confed Cup Semis

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