Brazil 3-2 wins over USA in Confederation Cup 2009

No one hopes that United States will be the opposition in the final of Confederation Cup 2009. At the last moment they had to move against the neighboring country and most time winners Brazil. In the group phase, U.S. beat to Brazil 3-0. But bidding Spain form the semi-finals United States returned in full confidence back and the performances in second semifinals disappointed all the fans of Brazil even the first half of the final. But the second half was totally different and by scoring 3 goals Brazil becomes the champions of the FIFA Confederation Cup 2009.

Weei reported:

Lucio scored a late goal to give Brazil a 3-2 win over the United States and a second straight Confederations Cup title Sunday. The Brazil captain headed in a corner from Elano in the 84th minute to help the five-time world champions hold off a spirited American team that had taken a 2-0 lead at halftime. Luis Fabiano scored two goals in the second half to put Brazil back in the match after Clint Dempsey and Landon Donovan had given the Americans the lead.

Brazil becomes the third times champions for six appearances. Previously, they won the title in 1997 and 2005 and this is the second consecutive wins. France and Argentina is holding the second position by becoming two times champions. The U.S. fans have to be satisfied with runner-up title. In 1992 and 1999 United State reached in the 3rd position. To tell truth, US has been improved in Soccer a lot and they have some quality to beat any team any time. It is possible for USA that they will be appear in the next World Cup 2010 in South Africa.

Brazil is in Confederation Cup 2009 final, 1-0 wins

I am watching, the semi final match of Confederation Cup Championship very attentively between South Africa and Brazil. Generally, I am the supporter of Argentina but like Brazil too. This time I was totally an audience and watching the match in Satellite TV channel ESPN at home. During the match it was very clear to me that there are many lacking inside the South African teams and also clear that Brazil could not play well and seems that if they could improver themselves then it would be difficult to be reached in a good position in World Cup 2010. I am not a football specialist even have to very good idea but as a viewer that is my opinions.

The first half time totally passed without goal. Event there were no crucial attacks from the both sides but a couple were very serious from Brazilian sides. In spite of some quality players who play regularly in the European prestigious club football tournament, it is clear that they could not please their fans in the first half with their performances.

South African men themselves know that they are not as well performer like Brazilian. But they moved alongside them very seriously with full of confidence.

At last Brazil able to score a goal at 87 minutes passed. The changing players D Alves netted the only wining goal by a free-kick from long distance of the goal post.

Brazil vs South Africa 2nd semi-finals FIFA Confederation Cup 2009

It is tough to find information about the match between these kinds of countries. South Africa is not so strong in world football even I am not sure that if they could play in world championship by beating some strong countries in African region. FIFA Confederation Cup most time champions Brazil will take on the host tonight. In the first semi final, USA beat Spain and qualified first time for the final of this stage.

Brazil team has been organized with a lot of experience players like Kaka, Robinho. I just have mentioned two names but others are not less important than them such Luís Fabiano netted three goals this season. It has title world Champions most times and is on the list of favorite team of 2010 World Champions. Now, they have opportunity to take the title to extent statistics.

As a host, RSA has secured the opportunity be the participant this year but took part onetime ago. Just one win qualified them in the semi-finals. The match will be taken place at Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg where the final match will be kicked-off too.

The loser will take part along with Spain the group-B semifinal loser. The final and the third position winner both matches will be commence on same day 28 June 2009 but different ground.
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Brazil vs Italy 2009: Confederations Cup Previews

Knockout stage fixture is filled with the two teams Spain and South Africa from Group A. But the others box is still blank that will be filled after the match between Brazil vs World Champion Italy and United State vs Egypt. The standing table of group is very unstable which could be changes any time. It is possible for Italy to kick out from this tournament. Italy’s 3-1 victory over USA pushed them up the point table. There are two options to be qualified for the two teams. No way for Italy and Egypt to beat the oppositions. Though it is tough for Italy to beat Brazil, it would be easy for Egypt to beat USA because of previous performance.

Brazil is leading the top position by securing two consequent wins in the ongoing FIFA Confederation Cup 2009 tournament. Brazil’s quality players and strong confidence will inspire them to take the win over the World Champions. We all have to remind that they are one of the top favorite listed nations in the world football ever. Though they have been appeared without some top listed players this season, it will not be easy to beat them.

They took on Egypt and U.S. in the previous two matches and won in the both matches. The match against Egypt they have to felt huge competition but the penalty goal brought them victory and got an easy wins over USA of 3-0 goals

USA vs Brazil preview and live score: FIFA Confederation Cup 2009

There are two important matches are going to kick-off today between USA- Brazil and Spain-Egypt. This is the first time Brazil senior men group is going to take the USA after 2003. There is no way of alternative of wins for U.S., but will it be easy to achieve the target for the semis. Spain already has confirmed to play in the Semi-final of the Confederation Cup 2009 from the Group A. Group B standing table is strong for the World Champions and Kaka’s Brazil too by taken one wins each.

Brazil secured a narrow victory over Egypt, when competition was very high. The full fixed 90 minutes was equal by scoring 3 goals each but at the injury times Kaka’s penalty brought the prestigious victory for the more times World Champions and Confederation champions too.

FIFA Confederation Cup 2009

Teams: Brazil vs UAS

Kick off time: 18 June, 20.30 (local time)

Stadium: Tshwane/Pretoria

Live Action: ESPN (for Asia and all rights)

USA is in big pressure, losing the previous games along with Italy for 1:3 goals and become tough to qualify for the semi finals overtaking strong Brazil and Egypt. After the Brazil match they have to take on Egypt who scored 3 goals.

The wining statistics are explaining that it will be tough to beat the neighboring continents team for USA and could not beat Brazil any time this stage. But in 1993 CONCACAF Gold Cup America beat the South America giant. In the last Confederations Cup, in 2003, in French, US has been beaten for 1-0 goal. In the last met in 2007 was defeated to 4-2.

This time, what the result would come at last and to get the updates of the matches visit the websites below.

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Beside, you can visit watch the match live on ESPN and ESPN2 Satellite TV channels.

FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 Live score and telecast media

ESPN is will telecast all the sixteen FIFA Confederations Cup matches live from South Africa’s four different venues. ESPN has given a schedule where they explains in details about the TV Guide of is four media where it will provide live screaming and text commentaries.

Quote from Soccer365

ESPN2 will air 12 matches. ESPN will televise four, including two group stage matches – United States vs. 2006 FIFA World Cup champion Italy (June 15, 2:25 p.m. ET), and Italy vs. Brazil (June 21, 2:25 p.m.). ESPN will also air both semifinals -- Wednesday, June 24 at 2:25 p.m. in Bloemfontein, and Thursday, June 25, at 2:25 p.m. in Johannesburg.

FIFA Confederations Cup was known as King Fahd Cup, which was inaugurated and used to host in Saudi Arabia as well from1992. At the third stage it has been changed as Confederations Cup. From then it is organized by FIFA and hosed in different countries by turn. The year 2009 is going to host by South Africa in four venues instead of the Durban where the FIFA World Cup 2010 will be inaugurated. FIFA Confederations Cup is considered one of the most prestigious matches after World Cup.

Date	Fixture	Time (ET)	TV	Venue	Report
Game times – 9:55 a.m. and 2:25 p.m.
June 14	S Africa v Iraq	9:55	E2/360/EM	Johannesburg	-
June 14	N Zealand v Spain	2:25	E2/360	Rustenburg	-
June 15	Brazil v Egypt	9:55	E2/360/EM	Bloemfontein	-
June 15	USA v Italy	2:25	E1/360/EM	Pretoria	-
June 17	Spain v Iraq	9:55	E2/360/EM	Bloemfontein	-
June 17	S Africa v N Zealand	2:25	E2/360/EM	Rustenburg	-
June 18	USA v Brazil	9:55	E2/360	Pretoria	-
June 18	Egypt v Italy	2:25	E2/360/EM	Johannesburg	-
June 20	Span v S Africa	2:25	E2/360/EM	Bloemfontein	-
June 20	Iraq v N Zealand	2:25	360	Johannesburg	-
June 21	Egypt v USA	2:25	E2/360/EM	Rustenburg	-
June 21	Italy v Brazil	2:25	E1/360	Pretoria
Semifinals
June 24	A1 v B2	2:25	E1/360/EM	Bloemfontein	-
June 25	A2 v B1	2:25	E1/360/EM	Johannesburg	-
Third Place Match
June 28	Semi Losers	8:55	E2/360/EM	Rustenburg	-
Final
June 28	Semifinal Winners	2:25	E2/360/EM	Johannesburg	-

To get live coverage you can get assist FIFA.com TV which is available in the following countries of Europe. All you will get free of cost even after the matches you can enjoy your favorite matches’ highlights by surfing the FIFA.com TV.

Digicel has announced that they will Bring FIFA World Cup 2010 and Confederations Cup for the Caribbean people. By accessing their mobile phone, they able to watch the matches live.

FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 from 14 June at Coca-Cola Park

FIFA Confederations Cup is going to taken place from 14 June in Johannesburg South Africa which is also the FIFA World Cup 2010 host country. With the match between host South Africa and AFC Champions Iraq, the door will be opened for 15 days for the football lovers in different countries of the world. According to South African Stander Time (UTC) the match will be held at Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg at 16:00 UTC. The Opening and the closing ceremony will be staged at the same gourd at Coca-Cola Park.

Eight countries will take parts by dividing in to two Groups when will play group stage match with each team. The top point holders will be qualified for the next round semi-finals. As a host country, South Africa will take part without playing any qualified match along with Iraq, New Zealand and UEFA Euro 2008 winner Spain in the same group A. And, FIFA world Champions Italy, CONMEBOL winners Brazil and Egypt and United States will play in the group B.

Four stadiums have been selected as venues as well as Coca-Cola Park, Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Vodacom Park, and Loftus Versfeld Stadium. In the opening day two matches will be kicked-off in different two venues but he opening ceremony will be held in Coca-Cola Park. South Africa vs Iraq encounter will kick-off at 1600 and New Zealand v Spain local time 20:30 at Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg.

Among the eight countries, three have appeared first in this festival. They are UEFA 2008 winner Spain, FIFA World Cup 2006 winner Italy and 2007 AFC Asian Cup winner Iraq. Brazil is the most time appears county (6) and the most time champions (2). United Satiate is in the second position as a participant but could not become champion just holds the 3^rd position two times.