By Anna Italia
Covering the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa from an Italian Perspective



           USA kills SPAIN and rewrites history USA is in the FINAL of the Confederations Cup
                 and breaks the record of Spain winning 35 games. DAVID BEATS GOLIATH!
                             56% Ball Possession Spain and 44% Ball Possession USA

                             Spain 0 - 2 USA     
                                                                          27' Jozy Altidore
                                                                          74' Clint Dempsey

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Substitutes:   67' Cesc Fabregas out, Santiago Gonzalez in     67' Charlie Davies out, Benny Feilhaber in
                        77' Albert Riera out, Mata in                                 84' Jozy Altidore out, Conor Casey in
                                                                                                           88' Clint Dempsey out, Jonathan Bornstein in

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No players from the Italian Serie A in Spain or USA.  I am covering the match because it will determine who will play against the winner of Brazil and South Africa.  The only players from the Italian Serie A are with BRAZIL, a total of 6 players.  

Italian Soccer Serie A wishes good luck to Spain and USA to do their best.  Guys, personally, I am believing in the miracle of seeing USA winning this match.  Wow, it will be a giant step in the history of USA football.

Here is the official starting lineup for SPAIN by coach Del Bosque:

SPAIN: Iker Casillas, Carles Puyol, Joan Capdevila, Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique, Xavi, Xabi Alonso, Cesc Fabregas, Albert Riera Ortega, Fernando Torres, and David Villa.

Here is the official starting lineup for USA by coach  Bob Bradley:

USA: Tim Howard, Oguchi Onyewu, Jonathan Spector, Carlos Bocanegra, Jay DeMerit, Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey, Michael Bradley, Ricardo Clark, Jozy Altidore, Charlie Davies.


Wow, wow, wow, what a wake up call!!!!!  Guys,  the big surprise for Spain and USA... U N B E L I E V A B L E.  Most were expecting Spain to open the score and dominate the match, yet it has been the United States of America (USA) dominating up to the 20 minutes.

BAM BAM BAM in the 27th minute, an excellent assist from Dempsey to Jozy Altidore making a turn to clear the mark from Xavi and then watching Spain goalkeeper Ike Casillas blasts  Ike Casillas not able to stop the ball, though touching it, yet, it was a super shot and it is GOOOOAALLLLLLLL for the USA!!!!!!! wow, po po po po po po.  
Spain 0 - 1 USA


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Hey, hey, hey... I DID IT seems to say Altidore!!!!!  Wow, I am so happy for him.  I watched his interview in Spain news tv news program "TELEDIARIO." Guys, Altidore said that USA could win the game.  Just super seeing him score.... go ALTIDORE....


Click the video to watch the goal from USA Jozy Altidore in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Semifinal SPAIN - USA on Wednesday, June 24, 2009.



What a surprise guys, Spain seems in another place, losing concentration or forgetting their plan.  In the 36th minute, USA having the chance to score the second goal.  Landon Donovan is inspired and reading the match well.  Spain defense leaving Donovan unmarked while Dempsey is so close to score though the ball is wide.

Just ending the first half and USA goalkeeper Tim Howard makes a super save.  El Niño Torres clears the mark from Bocanegra though, Howard deviates the ball with his foot.  Just A M A Z I N G.  Guys, USA is believing in the miracle and giving a good match surprising Spain. 





Start jumping if you are a fan of the United States of America!!!!!  It is a historical moment!!!!!  In the 74th minute, believe it or not, CLINT DEMPSEY scores the second goal for USA!!!!!  A cross from Landon Donovan and Spain defender Sergio Ramos fails to clear the danger while Dempsey sees his golden moment to just slide the ball blasting Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas.  What a joy, an unexpected result for so many!!!!! 
Spain 0 - 2 USA

Click the video to watch the goal from USA Clint Dempsey in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Semifinal SPAIN - USA on Wednesday, June 24, 2009.


What a historical moment for the United states of America (USA) beating SPAIN the favorite and number one football team in the FIFA Ranking!!!

Click the video to watch the video highlights from ESPN of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa Semifinal match SPAIN - USA with commentaries from Alexis Lalas and Rece Davis on Wednesday, June 24, 2009.


Click here to watch the highlights IN SPANISH of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Semifinal SPAIN - USA



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Spain (ESP)	2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Semifinal Statistics Wednesday, June 24, 2009	USA (USA)
29	Shots	9
8	Shots on goal	2
0	Goals Scored	2
13	Fouls Committed	9
7	Fouls Suffered	13
17	Corner kicks	3
16	Free kicks Shots (scored)	9
0 / 0	Penalty Kicks (Goals/Shots)	0 / 0
7	Offsides	4
0	Own goals	0
2	Yellow cards	2
0	Second yellow card and red card	0
0	Red Cards	1
37	Actual playing time	29
56%	Possession (%)	44%

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What do you think of the result?  Was it fair, yes, no, and why?  Which players surprised you or disappointed you?




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