What can you say? The USA pulled off one of the biggest upset in soccer history. USA 2 Spain-Zippo-nada-bagel. Does this rank with the 1980 Miracle on Ice. No. But this match was sure fun to watch.

Altidore’s goal in the 27^th minute and Dempsey’s goal in 74^th minute sealed the deal for the lowly rated American futebol team.

Spain’s fifteen-match win streak and 35 unbeaten streak was stopped dead in its tracks in the cold of Bloemfontein, South Africa night.

Yes, sister Catherine lightening can strike in the same place twice. The place is Bloemfontein, South Africa.

The mighty Spaniards came rolling into the semifinals.  The world’s number one ranked Spain hadn’t conceded a goal in the tournament until Altidore found the back of the net. Clint Dempsey’s pass was deflected however Altidore’s one timed the shot that went “Buda Bing” off the Spanish keeper Casillas paws and found the back of the net. 1-0 USA.

Spain kept up the pressure all match long but Howard and the guys didn’t wilt under the pressure.

Did the USA catch a lucky break on the second goal? Donovan had a great run into the box. His pass bounded off of two Spanish defenders. The ping-pong ball was finally nestled into the waiting feet of Dempsey who knocked home the winner to make 2-0 USA.

The Michael Bradley red card in the 84^th minute was a crock. He went after the ball. The Chicken $$#@ American ESPN announcer knew the truth he didn’t have the cohunes to tell like it is, ala Howard Cossell.

So, it’s on the finals for the USA. This is the first time the USA has reached the finals of a FIFA event.

Will it be Brasil or South Africa?

Brasil.

Oh yeah, check out what the Brasilian press had to say about the USA upset of top ranked Spain: www.uol.com.br

Você ficou surpreso com a vitória dos EUA diante da Espanha? “Caiu o bicho-papão do futebol mundial. Campeã européia, líder do ranking da Fifa e dona do futebol mais vistoso do planeta, a Espanha foi eliminada na semifinal da Copa das Confederações ao perder por 2 a 0 diante do forte contra-ataque dos Estados Unidos, nesta quarta-feira, em Bloemfontein, na África do Sul.
Os Estados Unidos, que só se classificaram para a segunda fase da Copa das Confederações pelo saldo de gols, esperam pelo vencedor do confronto entre Brasil e África do Sul, nesta quinta, às 15h30 (de Brasília), em Johannesburgo, para decidir o torneio pela primeira vez, no domingo.”

A loose translation:  You are surprised by the USA victory over Spain. Spain was the top ranked team in the world but they were terrible today. The USA counter attack was key to the win. The USA had a good second phase of the tournament. USA is waiting for Brasil on Sunday.
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www.palau.org

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