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101greatgoals.com - 6/29/2009
Brazil retain the Confederations Cup after a stunning comeback against the Americans; Bafana lose valiantly in an extra-time thriller with Spain
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United States 2 - Brazil 3 (Confederations Cup Final, June 28, 2009) The Confederations Cup final got off to a brilliant start after ten minutes when the United States moved ahead of the Samba Boys as Clint Dempsey turned home a Jonathan Spector cross from the right. Tim Howard saved from ...
BBC SPORT | Football | Internationals | US 2-3 Brazil
news.bbc.co.uk - 6/27/2009
BBC SPORT | Football | Internationals | US 2-3 Brazil
— news.bbc.co.uk — Brazil denied the United States a shock victory by coming back from two goals down to win... the Confederations Cup. A Clint Dempsey flick and a Landon Donovan strike on the counter put the US into a surprise 2-0 half-time lead. Luis Fabiano pulled one ... (more) BBC SPORT | Football | Internationals | US 2-3 Brazil

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Report: United States vs Brazil - Confederations Cup - ESPN Soccernet
soccernet.espn.go.com - 6/29/2009
Report: United States vs Brazil - Confederations Cup - ESPN Soccernet
— soccernet.espn.go.com — Selecao comeback ends U.S. dream Updated: June 28, 2009, 3:00 AM ET JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- Clint Dempsey... sobbed as the Americans walked up to get their second-place medals, unable to hide the pain and the disappointment any longer. The euphoria of ... (more) Report: United States vs Brazil - Confederations Cup - ...

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matchfitusa.com - 6/29/2009
Confederations Cup: An Attempt at Perspective
— matchfitusa.com — It's the morning after the United States came up just short against giants Brazil in the Confederations... Cup final. It's the morning after the end of a tournament that saw the Americans go from... (more) Confederations Cup: An Attempt at Perspective

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Arsenal FC Blog:  Rating the polarizers: Part 1 + Gilberto tells Melo to join Arsenal

The Spoiler:  Video highlights: Brazil win the Confederations Cup

The Beautiful Game:  VIDEO: Final Confed. Cup highlights

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Rating the polarizers: Part 1 + Gilberto tells Melo to join Arsenal
Arsenal FC Blog — ... Brazil came back from two goals down to beat the USA 3-2 in a really good Confederations Cup final. Earlier in the day a Cesc Fabregas-less Spain beat South Africa 3-2 in extra-time to finish third in another exciting match. Check out all the goals here. ...

Video highlights: Brazil win the Confederations Cup
The Spoiler — ... as if our friends from across the Atlantic were about to pull off another incredible shock. Brazil, however, fought back and ensured there will be no humble gratification like this in the American press. For most, the best moment of the match was Fabiano’s sublime goal, but Landon Donovan’s goal celebration made our night. Is there any greater testament to teamwork than pointing at your own chest while screaming “ME! MEEEE!”? [Video: 101GG]

VIDEO: Final Confed. Cup highlights
The Beautiful Game — Raw footage courtesy of 101 Great Goals. 1. Brazil 3, U.S.A. 2 2. Spain 3, South Africa 2 ...

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