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  • Fabiano 46’, 74’
  • Lucio 84’

United States

  • Dempsey 10’
  • Donovan 27’

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  1. Brazil comeback wins Cup

    Brazil comeback wins Cup

    A stunning second-half comeback from Brazil gave them a 3-2 victory in the Confederations Cup final against a brave USA in Johannesburg More

  • Live Commentary

    Time:90'
    • Brazil
    • United States
    • 90+2' The full-time whistle goes, and Brazil have won the Confederations Cup, after a stunning second-half comeback, winning 3-2 against a valiant effort from USA! Thanks for joining us.
    • 90+1' Brazil attack with the aim of keeping USA from seeing the ball, and Kaka and Alves combine down the left very effectively.
    • 90' Two minutes will be added at the end of this second half.
    • 89' Brazil keep the ball with good composure, as Cesar stalls to take more time over his goal kick. His side look to have won this now.
    • 88' Casey replaces Clark as Bradley attempts to further freshen up his weary side in the dying moments of this match.
    • 88' There was the chance! Onyewu rises above Alves to power a header over the crossbar, and that was essentially a free header!
    • 87' USA win a corner through Dempsey and Davies combining down the right, and this could be the moment for Bob Bradley's side to trouble Brazil.
    • 86' Kaka is out on the left too, with Brazil clearly targeting Spector as the best route of attack.
    • 85' Dani Alves streaks down the left now as Brazil continue to pile on the pressure, attempting to put this match beyond doubt.
    • 84' GOAL!!! Brazil complete their comeback in dramatic fashion! A deep corner from Robinho finds the head of the defender Lucio, who rises high above Dempsey to power home what looks to be the winner!
    • 83' Robinho and Kaka are again the protagonists, as the former drives a shot over the bar after some intricate build up play.
    • 82' USA have been under the cosh for so long, and following the departure of Altidore, they have very little to aim for in attack.
    • 81' Brazil are enjoying 58 per cent of possession, as Bornstein lashes a hopeful shot from distance wide.
    • 80' Robinho and Kaka combine superbly on the edge of the penalty area, and his pass evades the Manchester City forward narrowly.
    • 79' At the other end, Julio Cesar does very well to claim a tricky high ball after Dempsey whipped in a good cross from the right.
    • 78' Kaka drives a hopeful shot wide from the edge of the box, and the forward is disappointed with himself despite a fine run to get him in that position.
    • 77' Howard does well to clear under pressure from Luis Fabiano after a very testing back-pass from Bocanegra, as another wave of possession comes from Brazil.
    • 76' Kljestan and Bornstein replace Feilhaber and Altidore as Bob Bradley makes a double change, but will it have been too late?
    • 75' Dani Alves drives a cross outwide, but Bocanegra manages to keep his head and clear.
    • 74' GOAL!!! Luis Fabiano levels for Brazil after fine play from Kaka out on the right! Kaka beats spector and slides the ball across to Robinho, whose shot cannons off the crossbar, leaving Fabiano to slot home the rebound.
    • 73' A superb last-ditch tackle from Luisao denies Davies, who scampers through and almost gets in on goal.
    • 72' A vicious cross from Maicon across the face of the USA six-yard box is cleared away well by De Merit, as his side survive another attack.
    • 71' Howard does superbly to race off his line and dive at the feet of Luis Fabiano with the striker about to shoot after Lucio had slipped him through.
    • 70' Lucio is booked for persistent fouling, but it was perhaps the softest yellow card in the tournament - this referee loves brandishing his yellow card.
    • 69' USA attack once more, but Dani Alves is quick to cover Robinho and tackle Altidore.
    • 68' Altidore and Luisao tussle for space and the referee yet again sees it the way of the defender, with the forward cursing his luck.
    • 67' Dunga urges his side forward as Luis Fabiano wins another free kick at the expense of Jay De Merit.
    • 66' Dani Alves comes on for Andre Santos, and he is wearing a scarf, while Elano comes on for Ramires, as Dunga goes on the attack.
    • 65' Donovan and Davies again do superbly to relieve the pressure from their defenders, combining effectively down the left.
    • 64' It is all Brazil, with only two defenders inside their half, and Maicon and Lucio seemingly playing in midfield now.
    • 63' Lucio almost manages to carve out a good chance, charging in at the back post, but finding Maicon's cross too deep for him to control.
    • 62' Onyewu defends superbly again to deny Luis Fabiano, who has a powerful run down the right curtailed by the defender, with Brazil attacking relentlessly.
    • 61' Kaka is denied an equaliser for Brazil! The forward steals in at the back post with a downward header, and Howard palms it away from behind the line and on to the crossbar - replays suggest it was a goal, but it is not given!
    • 60' The horns drone on as Altidore is adjudged to have fouled Santos, which seemed rather harsh. USA are determined to keep defending deep and breaking.
    • 59' Lucio wins a header from the corner which is parried away by Howard, and Gilberto gets a poor contact on the rebound from inside the area as another set piece goes begging.
    • 58' Kaka wins Brazil's eighth corner, and it will be whipped in by Robinho once more.
    • 57' Dunga still looks concerned on the touchline as his side attack once more, but continue to run out of ideas in the final third.
    • 56' The free kick is wasted, driven low into the wall from Lucio, and USA are defending much better again now.
    • 55' Brazil win another free kick with Feilhaber tugging at Kaka's shirt, but this one is quite a distance from Tim Howard's goal.
    • 54' Maicon whips a free kick into the box, but it is comfortably cleared by USA, who continue to sit very deep.
    • 53' Kaka brings the ball forward for Brazil down the right, and wins a free kick in a dangerous position after a challenge from De Merit.
    • 52' Robinho again loses the ball in a sloppy fashion after a bright run, cutting in from the left, while Davies goes on the counter for USA once again.
    • 51' Robinho concedes a free kick after losing the ball to Spector from Kaka's pass, and the forward feels very aggrieved about the decision.
    • 50' Altidore and Davies combine well for USA in the final third, but Maicon does just enough to deny the latter. Brazil now break back.
    • 49' Brazil are keeping the ball very well at the moment, passing the ball with good fluency and with Luis Fabiano finally in the game.
    • 48' Bob Bradley looks furious on the touchline after his side's ill-discipline at the start of this second half, and Brazil have a spring in their step.
    • 47' GOAL!!! What a start from Brazil, who narrow the deficit a minute into the second half! Luis Fabiano receives a ball from Maicon and swivels to turn Jay De Merit, and fires past Howard! Dunga's half-time pep talk has clearly worked.
    • 46' We are back underway in Johannesburg, and predictably, Brazil are straight on the attack.
    • 45+1' The half-time whistle goes, and USA astonishingly lead 2-0 against Brazil, with goals through Dempsey and Donovan. What a result this would be for Bob Bradley's men!
    • 45' One minute will be added at the end of this match, and Brazil are on the attack once more through Kaka.
    • 44' Brazil break once more, and Robinho is at the forefront of every attack, but he loses the ball once more to Spector.
    • 43' Maicon attempts an audacious volley from the edge of the box, but puts his attempt wide poorly. Brazil are lacking their usual creativity.
    • 42' Onyewu is playing superbly for USA at the back, winning every header which comes his way, and keeping Luis Fabiano at bay.
    • 41' Robinho fires a sharp drive from the edge of the area which Howard does well to tip over, with the keeper clearly not expecting such a quickfire effort.
    • 40' USA are defending very stoutly, keeping their shape and closing their opponents down at every opportunity.
    • 39' Fabiano clatters Feilhaber from behind, and that was pretty senseless. He is lucky not to be booked for that.
    • 38' Brazil make an absolute hash of the free kick, with too many players medling, and a lack of communication. USA break through Davies, but he loses his footing.
    • 37' Brazil win a free kick from 30 yards out through Luis Fabiano, with a crowd of players over it.
    • 36' Superb play from Altidore, who holds the ball up well and wins a free kick, with Andre Santos booked for his infringement.
    • 35' Luisao wins a header well from defence, but Altidore continues to cause havoc.
    • 34' Robinho releases Andre Santos, who instead of cutting the ball back from the byline attempts a shot from a tight angle, with Howard making a sharp save.
    • 33' Dempsey is sitting in the middle of midfield now, holding possession leisurely, attempting to slow the pace of the game for his side.
    • 32' Robinho twists and turns on the edge of the USA area, but he gets absolutely nowhere, and ends up squandering possession.
    • 31' Donovan and Dempsey combine neatly down the left, testing Maicon, who is great going forward but looks pretty shakey on the back foot.
    • 30' Bocanegra bides his time over a throw in and gets a stern word directed at him from the referee - the defender needs to be careful he doesn't do anything stupid now.
    • 29' Brazil look an absolute shambles in defence, and USA are happy to absorb the pressure and break intermittently.
    • 28' Brazil seem shell-shocked, and Charlie Davies and Landon Donovan continue to exchange flattering words to each other after they counter-attacked superbly for that second goal.
    • 27' GOAL!!! Brazil have USA firmly under the cosh, but USA break through the pace of Landon Donovan, and he finishes very coolly to double his side's lead - astonishing!
    • 26' Felipe Melo is booked for something so innocuous that nobody, players or spectators alike, can work out what it was for! The referee claims it was for a tackle on Dempsey.
    • 25' Altidore continues to battle hard for the ball in attack for USA, and it takes three Brazil defenders to dispossess him.
    • 24' Maicon combines with Kaka again down the right for Brazil, and he looks to be a good outlet from right back, with Bocanegra on a booking
    • 22' Robinho is becoming increasingly frustrated with his lack of service, but USA are very organised and are stifling his space.
    • 21' To view a photo of the USA team warming up on the pitch prior to the match, click here
    • 20' Ramires continues to break up the play for Brazil, releasing Kaka and Robinho in forward positions, while tracking Altidore and Donovan.
    • 19' Carlos Bocanegra is booked for hauling down Kaka, and that is very justifiable, with the forward streaking clear and being rugby tackled to the ground.
    • 18' Brazil finally break forward through Maicon, who marauds down the right, but fails to get a cross in.
    • 17' Luis Fabiano has barely touched the ball for Brazil and, despite having an abundance of possession, his side are not making ground in the final third.
    • 16' Robinho drops inside to challenge for a long ball from Cesar, and Brazil continue to keep the ball at the back, passing the ball around at will.
    • 15' Howard launches a long ball upfield and, for all their attacking potency, Brazil look atrocious against the high ball in defence.
    • 14' Brazil go straight back on the attack, and this match is enthralling - very open indeed!
    • 13' Davies bustles down the right wing for USA, and his powerful run is hampered by a challenge from Gilberto, but to his credit the forward stays on his feet. The chance peters out.
    • 12' A delightful turn from Kaka on halfway releases Robinho down the left, and the forward takes his shot early, curling it to the far corner with Howard diving to tip it away.
    • 11' Having just referred you to an article about USA seeking one final upset, it looks like it could be on the cards after all! Brazil go straight back on the attack, as you would expect.
    • 10' GOAL!!! USA have taken the lead through Clint Dempsey, who scores his third goal in five appearances! A low cross is whipped in from the right wing by Jonathan Spector, and Dempsey gets a faint glancing touch to beat Julio Cesar!
    • 9' Read about how USA come into this match looking for one more big shock, after an astonishing tournament. Click here to read the full article
    • 8' Brazil are forced to pass their way out of defence, with Charlie Davies and Altidore harrying their back four.
    • 7' Andre Santos wins a powerful header up against Altidore, which is a good effort, as USA continue to look for the big forward.
    • 6' Kaka wins a corner for his side which is whipped in by Robinho, but it drifts over every head in the box, and out to safety.
    • 5' Felipe Melo and Ramires combine neatly before releasing Kaka, and Brazil are looking very comfortable in the early stages of this first half.
    • 4' Julio Cesar attempts to pick out Robinho with a long punt up the field, but Clark reads it well to intercept.
    • 3' USA have barely touched the ball in the opening three minutes, with Brazil keeping sole custody of the ball.
    • 2' Kaka begins the match hugging the left touchline, which is clearly no indication of where he will proceed to play, and he enjoys a lot of the ball early on.
    • 1' Brazil get us underway in Johannesburg, and many of their players have gloves and several under-shirts for this match, unlike their opponents.
    • - This match is being officially dedicated by FIFA to Marc-Vivien Foe, who tragically died at the 2003 Confederations Cup in France at the semi-final stage playing for Cameroon, and a minute of silence will now commemorate his memory.
    • - Brazil are undoubtedly the overwhelming favourites, and Luis Fabiano, Kaka and Robinho will have to be quelled by the USA, with their coach Bob Bradley praised for his tactics throughout the latter stages of the competition.
    • - Stirring renditions of the two national anthems precede the match in front of a packed Ellis Park Stadium.
    • - USA: Howard, Spector, DeMerit, Onyewu, Bocanegra, Dempsey, Clark, Feilhaber, Donovan, Davies, Altidore Subs: Guzan, Bornstein, Califf, Wynne, Pearce, Beasley, Kljestan, Adu, Torres, Bradley, Casey, Robles
    • - Brazil: Julio Cesar, Maicon, Lucio, Luisao, Andre Santos, Ramires, Felipe Melo, Silva, Kaka, Luis Fabiano, Robinho Subs: Victor, Juan, Kleber, Dani Alves, Miranda, Josue, Julio Baptista, Elano, Kleberson, Alexandre Pato, Nilmar, Gomes Referee: Martin Hansson (Sweden)
    • - The Confederations Cup final in South Africa sees Brazil face surprise package USA at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg.

  • Summary

    • 88' There was the chance! Onyewu rises above Alves to power a header over the crossbar, and that was essentially a free header!
    • 84' GOAL!!! Brazil complete their comeback in dramatic fashion! A deep corner from Robinho finds the head of the defender Lucio, who rises high above Dempsey to power home what looks to be the winner!
    • 74' GOAL!!! Luis Fabiano levels for Brazil after fine play from Kaka out on the right! Kaka beats spector and slides the ball across to Robinho, whose shot cannons off the crossbar, leaving Fabiano to slot home the rebound.
    • 61' Kaka is denied an equaliser for Brazil! The forward steals in at the back post with a downward header, and Howard palms it away from behind the line and on to the crossbar - replays suggest it was a goal, but it is not given!
    • 59' Lucio wins a header from the corner which is parried away by Howard, and Gilberto gets a poor contact on the rebound from inside the area as another set piece goes begging.
    • 47' GOAL!!! What a start from Brazil, who narrow the deficit a minute into the second half! Luis Fabiano receives a ball from Maicon and swivels to turn Jay De Merit, and fires past Howard! Dunga's half-time pep talk has clearly worked.
    • 41' Robinho fires a sharp drive from the edge of the area which Howard does well to tip over, with the keeper clearly not expecting such a quickfire effort.
    • 34' Robinho releases Andre Santos, who instead of cutting the ball back from the byline attempts a shot from a tight angle, with Howard making a sharp save.
    • 27' GOAL!!! Brazil have USA firmly under the cosh, but USA break through the pace of Landon Donovan, and he finishes very coolly to double his side's lead - astonishing!
    • 12' A delightful turn from Kaka on halfway releases Robinho down the left, and the forward takes his shot early, curling it to the far corner with Howard diving to tip it away.
    • 10' GOAL!!! USA have taken the lead through Clint Dempsey, who scores his third goal in five appearances! A low cross is whipped in from the right wing by Jonathan Spector, and Dempsey gets a faint glancing touch to beat Julio Cesar!

Live Team Line-Up

  • Brazil

    Manager: Carlos Dunga

    Captain: F. da Silva Lucio

    Starting line-up

    • S. Julio César
    • D. Maicon
    • F. Lucio Goal Yellow Card
    • L. Da Silva "Luisao"
    • S. Andre Santos Yellow Card Substitution Out (67′)
    • S. Gilberto
    • F. Melo Yellow Card
    • .. Ramires Substitution Out (67′)
    • R. Kakà
    • .. Robinho
    • L. Fabiano Goals×2

    Subs

    • J. Kleberson
    • C. Kleber
    • J. Baptista
    • D. Alves Substitution In67′
    • H. Nilmar
    • H. Gomes
    • J. Miranda
    • B. Elano Substitution In67′
    • A. Pato
    • J. Josué
    • V. Victor

    Injured

    • J. Juan

    Suspended

    None

  • United States

    Manager: Bob Bradley

    Captain: Carlos Bocanegra

    Starting line-up

    • T. Howard
    • J. Spector
    • O. Oneywu
    • J. Demerit
    • C. Bocanegra Yellow Card
    • B. Feilhaber Substitution Out (75′)
    • R. Clark Substitution Out (88′)
    • C. Dempsey Goal
    • L. Donovan Goal
    • J. Altidore Substitution Out (75′)
    • C. Davies

    Subs

    • C. Casey Substitution In88′
    • D. Beasley
    • D. Califf
    • H. Pearce
    • L. Robles
    • J. Bornstein Substitution In75′
    • M. Wynne
    • S. Kljestan Substitution In75′
    • F. Adu
    • B. Guzan
    • F. Torres

    Injured

    None

    Suspended

    • M. Bradley

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  1. Why is F.Torres in the sub list?

    From gminsingapore, on Sun 26 Jul 10:38AM

  2. geeloves2read said regarding Americans that "They­ play­ sports only because it earns them a big­ income". I find this funny because isn't­ Maicon demanding more money from Inter right now? Why­ did it take so long for Christiano and Real to come to­ terms with a contract? Isn't Tevez leaving United­ because he did not get paid like he wanted to? Good­ call

    From R Hill, on Mon 29 Jun 5:31PM

  3. But i have to disagree with you on that comment under­ Ecuador is not better than Brazil lol :D

    From SasaS, on Mon 29 Jun 5:15PM

  4. @hadbook61 i think that too :) because they have great­ talents like Bradley and Adu and Guzan,Spector and ­ Oneywu they are all very young and talented and great­ players especially Bradley and Adu :) so young and­ already so great players wow

    From SasaS, on Mon 29 Jun 5:07PM

  5. i think that USA will be a great team in future!!

    From , on Mon 29 Jun 3:42PM

  6. i think that ecuador is better than Brazil! much­ better!!

    From , on Mon 29 Jun 3:40PM

  7. hahahahahah.......
    Brazl is the best in the­ world.......
    Brazil played @#$% on the first time, 2­ time 45 seconds 1 gol by julio batista.... That's­ is Brazilllll..... But USA play good on first­ time...
    So vivi Brazillllll...
    We gonna win next year­ in world cup.....

    Love Brazil 4ever...

    From jonathascabeca, on Mon 29 Jun 2:59PM

  8. wot the heck is this? The league cup on a world scale?­ where are all the decent teams?????????

    From Andrew, on Mon 29 Jun 1:14PM

  9. @ Gary - I meant in the modern game not 200 years ago

    From Ross, on Mon 29 Jun 11:59AM

  10. yeh James is right! elanos corner. and it was­ definitely a goal by Kaka!

    From mark, on Mon 29 Jun 10:17AM

  11. wooooooooooooooow barzil is the best

    From salim, on Mon 29 Jun 9:06AM

  12. i think it was elano's corner - not robinhos­ .

    "84' GOAL!!! Brazil complete their comeback­ in dramatic fashion! A deep corner from Robinho finds­ the head of the defender Lucio, who rises high above­ Dempsey to power home what looks to be the winner!­ "

    Is wrong

    From james.lowery, on Mon 29 Jun 7:30AM

  13. lol US&A looked ridiculous on the game field there­ was only one team Brazil :) poor rednecks looked like­ headless flies running around hehe

    From First L, on Mon 29 Jun 7:12AM

  14. It should be 4-2...
    coz in 61' it was goal..i saw­ with my TWO eyes...
    the ball had cross the line and i­ think some1 from usa paid the refree so the USA can­ win...but unfortunately, BRAZIL IS TOO­ STRONG!!!
    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
    I HATE USA!!!!!

    From saeed, on Mon 29 Jun 7:12AM

  15. It should be 4-2...
    coz in 61' it was goal..i saw­ with my TWO eyes...
    the ball had cross the line and i­ think some1 from usa paid the refree so the USA can­ win...but unfortunately, BRAZIL IS TOO­ STRONG!!!
    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
    I HATE USA!!!!!

    From saeed, on Mon 29 Jun 7:11AM

  16. It should be 4-2...
    coz in 61' it was goal..i saw­ with my TWO eyes...
    the ball had cross the line and i­ think some1 from usa paid the refree so the USA can­ win...but unfortunately, BRAZIL IS TOO­ STRONG!!!
    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
    I HATE USA!!!!!

    From saeed, on Mon 29 Jun 7:11AM
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    You made us proud USA. You made us proud. Great run...­ great match. Keep your heads held high... let's­ head back to CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying, and use­ that spirit to fire us back to SA next year!
    And who­ knows... maybe there will be something special down­ there one year from now. :-)
    I BELIEVE!

    From Joel H, on Mon 29 Jun 2:37AM

  18. good game..............

    From hnz88, on Mon 29 Jun 12:45AM

  19. marino from peru your so jealous ,your an idiot!­ everyone knows that brasil has the best soccer in the­ world wether they like to admit it or not. your saying­ the game was boring? hahahahah there is nothing more­ exciting then brasil being down 2 and scoring 3 goals­ in 45 minitues!!! actually 4 they were robbed 1. dont­ be so childish your jealousy is so obvious that it­ makes me and many people laugh!!! go learn something­ about soccer! arriba brasil. idiots like marino talk­ out there @#$%.

    From ?, on Mon 29 Jun 12:04AM

  20. Well Done USA. Brazil's class shone through the­ end. Kaka single handedly turned the game in­ Brazil's favor.

    From Shameer, on Sun 28 Jun 11:51PM
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