2009 FIFA Confederations Cup final

2009 FIFA Confederations Cup final Ellis Park Stadium.jpg Ellis Park Stadium, the venue for the final 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup United States USA 30px 2 Brazil BRA 30px 3 28 June 2009 Ellis Park Stadium Johannesburg, South Africa Kaká (Brazil)28 June 2009 Budweiser Man of the Match: Kaka (BRA) https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/awards/manofthematch/news/newsid=1077691.html https://web.archive.org/web/20090701071639/http://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/awards/manofthematch/news/newsid=1077691.html dead July 1, 2009 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association 29 June 2009 Martin Hansson (Sweden)USA-Brazil preview https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/matches/round=250122/match=66211/preview.html FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090629192453/http://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/matches/round%3D250122/match%3D66211/preview.html 29 June 2009 27 June 2009 52,291 Clear10 °C °F26% humidity 2005 2013 The 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup final was an association football match that took place on 28 June 2009 to determine the winners of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. It was played at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, and was contested by the United States and Brazil. The United States, playing in their first major men's tournament final, took a 2–0 lead in the first half, but Brazil scored three unanswered goals after half-time to win 3–2. The United States and Brazil qualified for the tournament as winners of their respective continents in 2007 and were drawn into Group B alongside African champions Egypt and reigning World Cup champions Italy. Brazil comfortably qualified for the knockout round by winning all three of their matches, including a 3–0 victory over the United States, while the Americans finished second in the group on the goals scored tiebreaker ahead of Italy. The United States upset European champions Spain in the semi-finals with a 2–0 victory, while Brazil defeated hosts South Africa 1–0 in the other semi-final fixture. The match drew a television audience of 3.9 million viewers in the United States, surpassing the record for a non-World Cup fixture. The U.S. team would go on to play in the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup, where they were given a special exemption to roster size limits to prevent player fatigue, and reached the tournament's final before losing to Mexico. Both finalists made it to the knockout stage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but Brazil were eliminated in the quarter-finals and the United States exited in the Round of 16. Brazil went on to win the next edition of the Confederations Cup, which it hosted. Route to the final 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup The FIFA Confederations Cup was a quadrennial international competition between eight men's national teams who had won the respective championships of the six continental confederations, along with the host country and the reigning FIFA World Cup champion.Montague James 19 June 2013 A Soccer Win for Tahiti? A Goal Would Be Terrific B15 https://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/20/sports/soccer/a-soccer-win-for-tahiti-a-goal-would-be-terrific.html The New York Times 22 June 2019Stevenson Jonathan 12 June 2009 What is the Confederations Cup? https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/8088226.stm BBC Sport 22 June 2019 The finalists of the 2009 Confederations Cup, the United States and Brazil, had previously met thirteen times, including at the Confederations Cup group stage in 1999 and 2003 and in the knockout stage of the 1994 World Cup.USA national football team: record v Brazil https://www.11v11.com/teams/usa/tab/opposingTeams/opposition/Brazil/ 11v11.com Association of Football Statisticians 22 June 2019Jones Grahame L. 21 June 2009 Road to South Africa may be hopeless cause for this U.S. team C4 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33122655/road_to_south_africa_may_be_hopeless/ Newspapers.com 22 June 2019 Brazil won twelve of the fixtures, while the sole U.S. victory over Brazil came in the semi-finals of the 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup, in which the American goalkeeper Kasey Keller made several saves to keep the score at 1–0.Condie Stuart 26 June 2009 Brazil prevails, plays U.S. for championship C2 http://old.seattletimes.com/html/sounders/2009386111_soccer26.html The Seattle Times Associated Press 22 June 201928 June 2009 Old foes meet again https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/news/y=2009/m=6/news=old-foes-meet-again-1077188.html https://web.archive.org/web/20190623001844/https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/news/y%3D2009/m%3D6/news%3Dold-foes-meet-again-1077188.html dead June 23, 2019 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association 22 June 2019 The United States qualified for their fourth stint in the competition after winning the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup, while Brazil's victory in the 2007 Copa América granted them a sixth berth in the Confederations Cup.FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009 Qualifiers http://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/qualifiers/index.html FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080731161144/http://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/qualifiers/index.html 31 July 2008 22 June 2019 Brazil had also previously won the Confederations Cup on two occasions, in 1997 and 2005, while the United States were appearing in their first final in a senior men's competition outside of their home region.27 June 2005 Soccer: Tired Brazil does just enough https://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/27/sports/soccer-tired-brazil-does-just-enough.html The New York Times 22 June 2019Goff Steven 25 June 2009 U.S. Shocks No. 1 Spain in Confederations Cup C1 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06/24/AR2009062402660.html The Washington Post 22 June 2019 Both teams were drawn into Group B of the Confederations Cup, alongside African champions Egypt and reigning World Cup champions Italy.Jones Grahame L. 23 November 2008 U.S. men's team faces tough tests D4 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33120456/us_mens_team_faces_tough_tests/ Newspapers.com 22 June 2019 Group stage Brazil began their defence of the Confederations Cup title by playing Egypt in Bloemfontein. Kaká opened the scoring in the fifth minute with a series of controlled chips past three defenders, but Egypt's Mohamed Zidan scored an equaliser four minutes later on a header. Brazil regained and extended the lead by half-time through two headed goals by Luís Fabiano in the 11th minute, finishing a free kick taken by Elano, and by Juan in the 37th minute from a corner kick.Ashenden Mark 15 June 2009 Brazil 4–3 Egypt https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/8097813.stm BBC Sport 22 June 2019 Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Shawky scored from outside the box in the 54th minute and was followed a minute later by a second goal for Zidan, levelling the score at 3–3. The match remained tied until a handball in the box by substitute Ahmed Elmohamady led to a penalty kick, which was converted in the 90th minute by Kaká to win the match for Brazil.Ashdown John 15 June 2009 Egypt to protest as Webb awards Brazil winning penalty after TV replay https://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/jun/15/brazil-kaka-confederations-cup-egypt The Guardian 22 June 2019 The Americans played their first match against Italy and held the World Cup champions to a scoreless first half, despite a red card being shown to midfielder Ricardo Clark, who tackled Gennaro Gattuso in the 33rd minute. A challenge by Giorgio Chiellini on Jozy Altidore earned a penalty for the United States, which was scored by Landon Donovan in the 41st minute and gave them a half-time lead.Ashenden Mark 15 June 2009 USA 1–3 Italy https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/8095626.stm BBC Sport 22 June 2019 The Italians equalised in the 58th minute through a 30 yd m mid strike by American-born striker Giuseppe Rossi, who had been substituted a minute before and stole possession from Benny Feilhaber in the midfield to set up the shot.Longman Jeré 15 June 2009 Rossi Helps Italy Kick U.S. While It's Down B10 https://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/16/sports/soccer/16soccer.html The New York Times 22 June 2019 The team then took the lead through another long-distance shot in the 72nd minute by Daniele De Rossi and finished their 3–1 victory with a second goal for Rossi in extra time following a chipped cross by Andrea Pirlo.Jones Grahame L. 16 June 2009 A Jersey kid shines, but not for the U.S. C8 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33122889/a_jersey_kid_shines_but_not_for_the/ Newspapers.com 22 June 2019 The eventual finalists faced each other at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on the second matchday, which ended in a 3–0 victory for Brazil. Maicon took a free kick from 35 yd m that found Felipe Melo, who headed it from the box to score the opening goal in the seventh minute. The lead was extended in the 20th minute after DaMarcus Beasley lost possession after a U.S. corner, which was dribbled upfield by Ramires and passed to Robinho, whose shot went past Tim Howard into the goal. U.S. midfielder Sacha Kljestan was sent off for a foul in the 57th minute and the team lost momentum that they had gained in the second half before conceding a final goal to Brazil five minutes later through a shot by Maicon from a narrow angle near the touchline.Longman Jeré 18 June 2009 A Brazilian Buzzsaw Consumes the U.S. B11 https://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/19/sports/soccer/19soccer.html The New York Times 22 June 2019 Although the U.S. lost their first two matches, they were still eligible to advance following an upset victory for Egypt over Italy that kept them from being mathematically eliminated.Jones Grahame L. 19 June 2009 U.S. simply outclassed by Brazil C4 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33142428/us_simply_outclassed_by_brazil/ Newspapers.com 22 June 2019 Brazil finished their group stage run with a 3–0 defeat of Italy, denying the reigning World Cup champions a berth in the semi-finals by scoring three times in the first half. After several chances for Brazil that went wide of the goal, Luís Fabiano opened the scoring in the 37th minute after collecting a mis-hit shot by Maicon. Fabiano added a second goal six minutes later that was assisted by Kaká and dummied by Robinho, who created the third goal two minutes later by passing a ball into the Italian box on a counterattack, which was deflected into the goal by defender Andrea Dossena.21 June 2009 Italy 0–3 Brazil https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/8109263.stm BBC Sport 22 June 2019 The Italians failed to score a consolation goal in the second half, which doomed them to fall short of the United States on goal difference and goals scored in the tie-breakers for runners-up in Group B.White Duncan 21 June 2009 Confederations Cup: Brazil and Kaka humiliate Italy https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/5596826/Confederations-Cup-Brazil-and-Kaka-humiliate-Italy.html The Telegraph 22 June 2019Longman Jeré 21 June 2009 U.S. Advances in Confederations Cup D1 https://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/22/sports/soccer/22soccer.html The New York Times 22 June 2019 In their final group stage match against Egypt, the United States took the lead in the 21st minute following a mistake by goalkeeper Essam Al Hadary that allowed Charlie Davies to score from the loose ball in the box. Midfielder Michael Bradley then scored in the 63rd minute following a series of give-and-go passes with Landon Donovan, and Clint Dempsey added a third by heading in a cross from Jonathan Spector in the 71st minute. With their 3–0 victory, the United States were tied on three points with Italy and Egypt and tied the former with a goal difference of −2. The United States were able to advance on the second tie-breaker (goals scored), having scored four goals to Italy's three.Jones Grahame L. 22 June 2009 U.S. benefits from surprise turn of events C4 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33143434/us_benefits_from_surprise_turn_of/ Newspapers.com 22 June 2019 Semi-finals thumb|left|upright=0.7|Clint Dempsey scored the second goal for the United States in their semi-final upset of Spain The United States faced Group A winners Spain, the reigning European champions and a favourite to win the 2010 World Cup.Longman Jeré 22 June 2009 After Fighting Out of Corner, U.S. Back in Ring at Confederations Cup B11 https://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/23/sports/soccer/23soccer.html The New York Times 22 June 2019Hawkey Ian 14 June 2009 Spain favourites for World Cup rehearsal https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/spain-favourites-for-world-cup-rehearsal-2twb7gclntq The Times subscription 22 June 2019 The Americans earned an upset 2–0 victory in the semi-finals, breaking Spain's 35-match unbeaten streak that began in November 2006,Longman Jeré 24 June 2009 Americans Stun Spain and the Soccer World B11 https://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/25/sports/soccer/25soccer.html The New York Times 22 June 2019 and qualified for their first final at a major intercontinental men's tournament at the senior level in what was dubbed the "miracle on grass" by The New York Times.Vecesy George 24 June 2009 U.S. Victory Was a Miracle on Grass A1 https://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/25/sports/soccer/25vecsey1.html The New York Times 22 June 2019 The Americans opened the match with early attacking pressure and disrupted Spain's midfield possession style. Jozy Altidore scored the first goal of the match in the 27th minute, shooting from the top of the box and benefiting from a pair of deflections off the gloves of Iker Casillas and the goalpost. The U.S. held on, despite being outshot 18–9 by Spain, and earned a second goal in the 74th minute with a pass by Landon Donovan that deflected off defenders Gerard Piqué and Sergio Ramos and fell to Clint Dempsey, who turned his body and shot from short range to make it 2–0.Jones Grahame L. 25 June 2009 Americans ace big Spanish test C1 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-jun-25-sp-us-spain-soccer25-story.html Los Angeles Times 22 June 2019 Brazil played hosts South Africa, the Group A runners-up, in the other semi-final fixture a day later, winning 1–0. The match remained scoreless for 88 minutes, despite several chances for Brazil that went wide and two saves by goalkeeper Júlio César on a Siphiwe Tshabalala free kick and a long-range shot by Steven Pienaar. The deadlock was broken by substitute Dani Alves, who took a free kick that reached the far corner to beat goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune.Sanghera Mandeep 25 June 2009 Brazil 1–0 South Africa https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/8115181.stm BBC Sport 22 June 2019 Summary of results United StatesRoundBrazilOpponentResultGroup stageOpponentResultITA Italy1–3Matchday 1EGY Egypt4–3BRA Brazil0–3Matchday 2USA United States3–0EGY Egypt3–0Matchday 3ITA Italy3–0Group B runners-up StandingsFinal standingsGroup B winner StandingsOpponentResultKnockout stageOpponentResultESP Spain2–0Semi-finalsRSA South Africa1–0 Venue The final was played at Ellis Park Stadium in central Johannesburg, which also hosted four earlier matches and the 1995 Rugby World Cup final. It primarily serves as the home of Orlando Pirates F.C. and underwent minor renovations for the Confederations Cup and World Cup, raising its capacity to 61,000 spectators.Ellis Park http://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/destination/stadiums/stadium=5006468/index.html FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080801050444/http://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/destination/stadiums/stadium=5006468/index.html 1 August 2008 22 June 2019 The stadium's pitch was damaged by an international rugby fixture two weeks before the start of the tournament, requiring emergency work by grounds crews.Casert Raf 13 June 2009 Players face bumpy ride at Confed Cup opener https://mg.co.za/article/2009-06-13-players-face-bumpy-ride-at-confed-cup-opener Mail & Guardian 22 June 2019 Pre-match Closing ceremony The tournament's closing ceremony took place at Ellis Park Stadium prior to the final match and was produced by VWV Group and Till Dawn Entertainment, later chosen for the 2010 World Cup opening ceremony.9 June 2010 World-class African line up for opening showpiece https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/world-class-african-line-opening-showpiece-0 South African Government News Agency 22 June 2019 The Confederations Cup ceremony featured 150 drummers, 150 choir singers from local churches, and 20 professional dancers, performing under a large ball with images of the tournament projected onto its surface.28 June 2009 Unique African musical send-off for FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/news/y=2009/m=6/news=unique-african-musical-send-off-for-fifa-confederations-cup-2009-1077404.html https://web.archive.org/web/20190623023636/https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/news/y%3D2009/m%3D6/news%3Dunique-african-musical-send-off-for-fifa-confederations-cup-2009-1077404.html dead June 23, 2019 Fédération Internationale de Football Association 22 June 2019 Zenani Mandela, the thirteen-year-old great-granddaughter of Nelson Mandela, carried the Confederations Cup trophy to the podium prior to the match.28 June 2009 Brazil crown fitting finale https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/news/y=2009/m=6/news=brazil-crown-fitting-finale-1077689.html https://web.archive.org/web/20151119124159/http://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/news/y=2009/m=6/news=brazil-crown-fitting-finale-1077689.html dead November 19, 2015 Fédération Internationale de Football Association 22 June 2019 Officials Swedish referee Martin Hansson was selected by FIFA to lead the officiating team for the Confederations Cup final, his first assignment in a tournament final. Hansson had previously been in charge of the tournament's opening match and at several youth tournaments for FIFA. His compatriots Henrik Andrén and Frederik Nilsson served as assistant referees, while Mexican referee Benito Archundia was the fourth official.27 June 2009 FIFA hands it to Hansson https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/news/y=2009/m=6/news=fifa-hands-hansson-1077031.html https://web.archive.org/web/20190623001901/https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/news/y=2009/m=6/news=fifa-hands-hansson-1077031.html dead June 23, 2019 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association 22 June 2019 Héctor Vergara served as the reserve assistant referee (also called the fifth official).28 June 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009 Match Report: USA–Brazil 2:3 (2:0) https://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/07/76/66/16_0628_usa-bra_fulltime.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20151120090759/http://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/07/76/66/16_0628_usa-bra_fulltime.pdf dead November 20, 2015 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association 6 August 2019 Match Summary thumb|right|Luís Fabiano scored two goals during Brazil's second-half comeback to win the final Brazilian manager Dunga chose to use the 4–2–3–1 formation that the team had used in their previous matches, while U.S. coach Bob Bradley used an adapted 4–4–2;Jones Grahame L. 28 June 2009 Brazil, in name only C6 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33122644/brazil_in_name_only/ Newspapers.com 22 June 2019 midfielder Michael Bradley was suspended due to his red card in the semi-final and was replaced by Benny Feilhaber in the starting lineup.Smyth Rob 28 June 2009 USA 2-3 Brazil - as it happened https://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/jun/28/usa-brazil-confederations-cup-live The Guardian 22 June 2019Dampf Andrew 28 June 2009 Upstart U.S. challenges mighty Brazil C2 The Tennessean Associated Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33153074/upstart_us_challenges_mighty_brazil/ Newspapers.com 22 June 2019 At a pre-match ceremony, FIFA honoured Cameroonian midfielder Marc-Vivien Foé, who died of a heart-related disease during a 2003 Confederations Cup semi-final match.22 June 2009 Fifa will stage memorial for Foe https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/8112745.stm BBC Sport 24 June 2009 Marc-Scott Foé read a commemorative message in tribute to his father's memory while both teams stood together at the centre circle.Collett Mike 28 June 2009 Soccer: Foe remembered before Confederations Cup final https://uk.reuters.com/article/soccer-confederations-final-foe-idUKLS49025920090628 https://web.archive.org/web/20190623052135/https://uk.reuters.com/article/soccer-confederations-final-foe-idUKLS49025920090628 dead June 23, 2019 Reuters 22 June 2019 The United States took an early lead in the 10th minute, following a free kick taken by Jonathan Spector that was crossed into the path of Clint Dempsey, who struck the ball with his right foot. Goalkeeper Tim Howard then made several major saves to preserve the lead amid several Brazilian attacks; the Americans took advantage of a counterattack, with Ricardo Clark running upfield and passing to Landon Donovan, shooting from just inside the box to score in the 27th minute.Bell Jack 28 June 2009 Match Tracking Confederations Cup Final: Brazil 3, U.S. 2 https://goal.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/28/match-tracking-confederation-cup-final-us-vs-brazil/ The New York Times 22 June 2019 The team entered half-time with a 2–0 lead, described as a shock upset by commentators.Dawkins Phil 28 June 2009 USA 2–3 Brazil https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/8120561.stm BBC Sport 19 August 2010Longman Jeré 28 June 2009 U.S. Lets Confederations Cup Slip Away D1 https://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/29/sports/soccer/29soccer.html The New York Times 23 June 2019 Brazil reduced the lead in the first minute of the second half, as Luís Fabiano scored in the penalty area by controlling the ball while turning around defender Jay DeMerit. In the 60th minute, Kaká headed the ball past the goal line, but it was knocked away by Tim Howard; replays showed that the ball had crossed the line, but it was not called in Brazil's favor. The equalising goal was scored in the 74th minute, following a cross by Kaká that was shot into the crossbar by Elano and ricocheted toward Fabiano, who headed the ball into the net. Elano's corner kick in the 84th minute was headed into the goal by Brazilian captain Lúcio, who had beaten Clint Dempsey to the ball. Details 28 June 2009 20:30 SAST USA 2–3 Report BRA Dempsey 10Donovan 27 Luís Fabiano 46 74Lúcio 84 Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg 52,291 Martin Hansson (Sweden) _usa08h _usa08h _usa08h 002868 FFFFFF 002868 FFFFFF FFFFFF United States _goldgreenborder _bra08h _goldgreenborder FFD630 FFD630 FFD630 2F5FD0 3459AC Brazil GK 1 Tim HowardRB 21Jonathan SpectorCB 5 Oguchi OnyewuCB 15Jay DeMeritLB 3 Carlos Bocanegra (c) 19CM 13Ricardo Clark 88CM 22Benny Feilhaber 75RW 8 Clint DempseyLW 10Landon DonovanSS 17Jozy Altidore 75CF 9 Charlie DaviesSubstitutions:DF 2 Jonathan Bornstein 75MF 16Sacha Kljestan 75FW 4 Conor Casey 88Manager:Bob Bradley300px GK 1 Júlio CésarRB 2 MaiconCB 3 Lúcio (c) 69CB 14LuisãoLB 16André Santos 36 66CM 8 Gilberto SilvaCM 5 Felipe Melo 25RW 18Ramires 67AM 10Kaká LW 11RobinhoCF 9 Luís FabianoSubstitutions:DF 13 Dani Alves 66MF 7 Elano 67Manager:Dunga Man of the Match: Kaká (Brazil) Assistant referees: Henrik Andrén (Sweden) Fredrik Nilsson (Sweden) Fourth official: Benito Archundia (Mexico) Fifth official: Héctor Vergara (Canada) Post-match Brazil wins FIFA Confederations Cup final, defeats USA 3–2 Brazil became the second country to win consecutive editions of the Confederations Cup, following France's victories in 2001 and 2003 before the tournament switched to a quadrennial schedule.Smith Ben 1 July 2013 Brazil 3–0 Spain https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/23093784 BBC Sport 26 June 2019 Kaká was named the man of the match for his performance and also won the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player.28 June 2009 Top awards for Brazilian duo https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/news/y=2009/m=6/news=top-awards-for-brazilian-duo-1077806.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160305142729/http://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/news/y=2009/m=6/news=top-awards-for-brazilian-duo-1077806.html dead March 5, 2016 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association 22 June 2019 His teammate Luís Fabiano won the Golden Shoe, having scored five goals in five matches, and the Silver Ball. American goalkeeper Tim Howard won the tournament's Golden Glove award for his performances, including five saves in the first half of the final.12 September 2009 Brazil's Kaka wins Golden Ball award https://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/kaka-golden-ball/ SportsNet Associated Press 9 August 2019 In the 2010 World Cup, Brazil finished atop their group and defeated Chile in the Round of 16 before being eliminated by the Netherlands in the quarter-finals.Fletcher Paul 28 June 2010 Brazil 3–0 Chile https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_54/default.stm BBC Sport 26 June 2019Longman Jeré 2 July 2010 Brazil, a World Cup Favorite, Is Sent Home D1 https://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/03/sports/soccer/03brazilgame.html The New York Times 26 June 2019 Brazil hosted the next edition of the Confederations Cup in 2013 and became the first team to win three successive Confederations Cups by defeating Spain 3–0 in the final.30 June 2013 Neymar dazzles as Brazil conquer https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/news/y=2013/m=7/news=neymar-shines-the-brightest-brazil-conquer-2123922.html https://web.archive.org/web/20190626065752/https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/news/y%3D2013/m%3D7/news%3Dneymar-shines-the-brightest-brazil-conquer-2123922.html dead June 26, 2019 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association 26 June 2019 The U.S. broadcast of the match on ESPN was watched by an audience of 3.9 million people, the largest figure for a non-World Cup fixture on the network and among the largest ever for the U.S. men's national team.30 June 2009 Most viewers for US soccer on ESPN outside WCup http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/soccer/wires/06/30/2050.ap.soc.confed.cup.tv.0196/index.html Sports Illustrated Associated Press dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090703062440/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/soccer/wires/06/30/2050.ap.soc.confed.cup.tv.0196/index.html 3 July 2009 23 June 2019 The United States returned home to contest the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup, which began less than a week after the final, but were granted an expanded roster by CONCACAF to prevent player fatigue. The Gold Cup roster was primarily drawn from Major League Soccer, with only four members of the Confederations Cup squad who were retained.Bell Jack 3 July 2009 Gold Cup: Quick Turnaround for the U.S. https://goal.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/03/gold-cup-quick-turnaround-for-the-us/ The New York Times 22 June 2019Jones Grahame L. 3 July 2009 U.S. gets a real man advantage C4 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33154380/us_gets_a_real_man_advantage/ Newspapers.com 22 June 2019 The U.S. team advanced to the Gold Cup final, where they lost 5–0 to rivals Mexico and were unable to defend their continental title.Wilner Barry 27 July 2009 Mexico snaps skid in U.S. 5 Chicago Tribune Associated Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33154459/mexico_snaps_skid_in_us/ Newspapers.com 22 June 2019 The United States also topped their group in the 2010 World Cup, winning once and drawing twice, but were eliminated in the Round of 16 by Ghana.Sheringham Sam 23 June 2010 USA 1–0 Algeria https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_38/default.stm BBC Sport 26 June 2019Longman Jeré 26 June 2010 A Final Day of Chasing Ends the U.S. Run https://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/27/sports/soccer/27usgame.html The New York Times 26 June 2019 See also 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup knockout stage References Final 2009 2009 2009 Final Final Confederations Cup Final Confederations Cup Final 2009 Category:Men's international association football finals in Africa Category:Sports competitions in Johannesburg Category:Soccer matches in South Africa