Confederations Cup Final

SI Staff | Jun 29, 2009

Confederations Cup Final

Brazil 3, United States 2

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Clint Dempsey (second on left) reacts with his U.S. teammates after scoring just 10 minutes into the match to give the U.S. an early lead.

Brazil 3, United States 2

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USA's Landon Donovan (right) uses his left foot to drive the ball past Brazilian keeper Julio Cesar (left) and into the net. The goal, which came in the 27th minute, gave the U.S. a 2-0 advantage.

Brazil 3, United States 2

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After scoring the first goal, Clint Dempsey (left) congratulates Landon Donovan on his goal while other teammates, including Jozy Altidore (right), join in the celebration.

Brazil 3, United States 2

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Brazil's Ramires (top) and USA's Benny Feilhaber get acquainted while going for the ball.

Brazil 3, United States 2

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Tim Howard records another difficult save. The U.S. goalie was named goalkeeper of the tournament, despite conceding nine in four outings.

Brazil 3, United States 2

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Luis Fabiano got Brazil on the board with a stunning goal in the first minute of the second half.

Brazil 3, United States 2

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Brazil's Lucio (top right) beats USA's Clint Dempsey to the ball for an 84th-minute marker to give Brazil the lead for good.

Brazil 3, United States 2

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Lucio's goal put a cap on Brazil's second-half scoring spree.

Brazil 3, United States 2

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Brazil's Felipe Melo (left) holds up the Confederations Cup trophy with fellow team member Elano. Brazil defeated South Africa 3-2 in the semifinals to reach the title game.

Brazil 3, United States 2

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Brazil's Luisao holds up the Confederations Cup trophy after Brazil prevailed at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Brazil 3, United States 2

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The United States' Landon Donovan looks on after the hard-fought match. His goal midway through the first period had given the Americans a 2-0 lead.