Sunday, June 21, 2009

US Soccer Team Squeaks Into Confederations Cup Semi Finals

US Soccer Team The U.S. Soccer betting team has overcome long odds to reach the Confederations Cup semifinals in South Africa. The U.S. defeated Egypt, 3-0, and got help from Brazil, which beat World Cup champion Italy by an identical 3-0 score.

Counted out by just about everyone after lopsided losses to Italy and Brazil at this Confederations Cup, the U.S. Soccer team is surprisingly moving on to the semifinals by the narrowest of margins.

The second group tiebreaker had to be used after the USA, Italy and Egypt all finished with three points from one win and two losses. Brazil won all three of its matches to top Group B with nine points.

The Americans and Italians finished with goal differences of minus two, while Egypt had minus three. The next tiebreaker was goals scored, and the USA won out over Italy - four goals to three.

The U.S. held a 1-0 halftime lead over Egypt on a goal by Charlie Davies in the 21st minute. Into Confederations Cup Semifinals.
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