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Brazil Rallies, Shocks US at Confed Cup

By the Associated Press

Posted Jun 28, 2009 6:00 PM CDT
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(AP) – Brazil’s “Beautiful Game” came alive in the second half today with three comeback goals in a 3-2 win over the upstart United States in the Confederations Cup final. Luis Fabiano scored two of the goals and Lucio added the third in the 84th minute to give Brazil its second straight Confederations Cup title and third overall. It was all looking good for the Americans when Clint Dempsey and Landon Donovan gave the team a 2-0 halftime lead.

“You realize why these guys are worth so much at times like this, but it’s still disappointing,” Donovan said. “We are in the position where we don’t want respect, we want to win.” Brazil really did look like a beaten team in the first 45 minutes, creating little and being constantly stymied by the United States defense and goalkeeper Tim Howard. But five-time world champion Brazil pulled it out, winning their eighth match in a row.

USA's Landon Donovan, second from left, reacts after scoring their second goal with fellow team member Clint Dempsey, left, June 28, 2009.
USA's Landon Donovan, second from left, reacts after scoring their second goal with fellow team member Clint Dempsey, left, June 28, 2009.   (AP Photo/Paul Thomas)
Brazil's Luis Fabiano, left, and Brazil's Kaka hold up trophies following their Confederations Cup final soccer match against the US, in Johannesburg, South Africa, June 28, 2009.
Brazil's Luis Fabiano, left, and Brazil's Kaka hold up trophies following their Confederations Cup final soccer match against the US, in Johannesburg, South Africa, June 28, 2009.   (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
Brazil's Lucio, second from left, reacts with team staff following their Confederations Cup final soccer match against the US, June 28, 2009.
Brazil's Lucio, second from left, reacts with team staff following their Confederations Cup final soccer match against the US, June 28, 2009.   (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
Brazil's Elano, left, and Lucio, center, react with a fellow team member following their Confederations Cup final soccer match victory, June 28, 2009.
Brazil's Elano, left, and Lucio, center, react with a fellow team member following their Confederations Cup final soccer match victory, June 28, 2009.   (AP Photo/Paul Thomas)
Brazil's Luis Fabiano, third from right, scores his second goal past USA's goalkeeper Tim Howard, June 28, 2009. Brazil won 3-2.
Brazil's Luis Fabiano, third from right, scores his second goal past USA's goalkeeper Tim Howard, June 28, 2009. Brazil won 3-2.   (AP Photo/Paul Thomas)
USA's Jozy Altidore, left, vies for the ball with Brazil's Luisao during their Confederations Cup final soccer match, June 28, 2009. Brazil won 3-2.
USA's Jozy Altidore, left, vies for the ball with Brazil's Luisao during their Confederations Cup final soccer match, June 28, 2009. Brazil won 3-2.   (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
Brazil's Luisao holds up the Confederations Cup trophy after Brazil defeated the US 3-2 in their Confederations Cup final soccer match in Johannesburg, South Africa, June 28, 2009.
Brazil's Luisao holds up the Confederations Cup trophy after Brazil defeated the US 3-2 in their Confederations Cup final soccer match in Johannesburg, South Africa, June 28, 2009.   (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
USA's Landon Donovan looks on following their Confederations Cup final soccer match against Brazil, at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, June 28, 2009.
USA's Landon Donovan looks on following their Confederations Cup final soccer match against Brazil, at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, June 28, 2009.   (AP Photo/Paul Thomas)
USA's Clint Dempsey reacts following their Confederations Cup final soccer match against Brazil, at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, June 28, 2009.
USA's Clint Dempsey reacts following their Confederations Cup final soccer match against Brazil, at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, June 28, 2009.   (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
USA's Benny Feilhaber, left, vies for the ball with Brazil's Kaka during their Confederations Cup final soccer match at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, June 28, 2009.
USA's Benny Feilhaber, left, vies for the ball with Brazil's Kaka during their Confederations Cup final soccer match at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, June 28, 2009.   (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
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SBS
Jun 29, 2009 12:20 PM CDT
Agreed.
newsrmandan
Jun 29, 2009 11:41 AM CDT
whatever modicum of respect I had for you left after you fell asleep at halftime..... thats the kind of stuff for baseball.
Snarfeh
Jun 29, 2009 3:54 AM CDT
Congrats, Brazil! And damn fine showing, USA!

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