one team Spain to advance to the final match of the Confederations Cup
against the winner of Brazil vs. South Africa tomorrow.
The US snapped Spain's record 35 game-unbeaten streak dating back to
November 2006, by getting outstanding performances by defender
Demerit, midfielders Donovan, Dempsey, forwards Altidore and Davies.
The second half saw the US play a different match than they had
performed in the first by sitting back and waiting for Spain. That
created too much pressure for the Americans and the unlikely heroe
Demerit began his superb run well accompanied by Tim Howard who had
several huge saves. I thought the Spanish pressure was going to be too
much for us to handle, but a well crafted counter attack by Feilharber
created the American second goal when Dempsey notched the ball in
Casillas' net. This is a huge win for US Soccer.
Next for the Americans is the winner of Brazil versus South Africa in
the other semifinal match tomorrow.
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