unpredictable sport, not even the biggest US Soccer fan would have
dreamt to find the team in the semifinals of the Confederations Cup.
Having lost their first two matches to Italy and Brasil, respectively,
by a combined score of 6-1, we didn't stand a chance against a superb
and surprising Egyptian side. Something happened; Egypt crumbled, and
the US, which had been playing horribly, scored the necessary goals to
put them in this stage: 3-0.
Today is a completely different story. Spain is the heavy favorite to
win the cup. They have not lost in 35 straight games; tying a record
worthy of Brasil only. It is going to be a long day for the Americans
on the pitch, and Bradley on the bench, who has shown one more time
his inefficiencies as a coach in the big leagues. Xavi, one of the
best players in the world, alongside Iniesta, will more than likely
control the midfield, and feed all game long the lethal balls they
have us used to, to two of the best strikers in the world: Fernando
Torres and David Villa. Have you seen the pattern yet? If not, let me
explain. Spain has some of the best players in the world in every area
of the pitch. Sort of like a Brasil or Argentina. This Spanish side is
for real, and they are here in South Africa to win it all.
Game time is set for 11:25am PST and ninetiethminute.com will bring
you all the details of the match.
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