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U.S. Knocks Off a Soccer Giant
U.S. Knocks Off a Soccer Giant
After improbable circumstances helped land the United States into the Confederations Cup semifinals against Spain on Wednesday, there was no way that U.S. could actually pull off a victory against the unstoppable force that was the Spanish side. Somehow though, they pulled it off, scoring ...
The Official Site of U.S. Soccer - Men's National Team
ussoccer.com — BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa (June 24, 2009) In one of the greatest matches in U.S. Soccer history, the... U.S. got goals by Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey to stun No. 1-ranked Spain 2-0 and advance to the finals of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup in ... (more) The Official Site of U.S. Soccer - Men's National Team
United States 2, Spain 0 - Stunning Spain and Soccer World, U.S. Advances to Final
United States 2, Spain 0 - Stunning Spain and Soccer World, U.S. Advances to Final
nytimes.com — Clint Dempsey scored the final goal as the Americans halted Spain's 35-game unbeaten streak.... (more) United States 2, Spain 0 - Stunning Spain and Soccer ...
Spain - USA 0-2 All Goals & Highlights 6/24/09 (video)
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youtube.com — USA caused another sensation at the FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009, beating European champions Spain 2-0... to book a place in their first-ever world... (more) Spain - USA 0-2 All Goals & Highlights 6/24/09 (video)
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