After winning, Team USA now advances to the FIFA Confederations Cup final. They will be facing the winner of the South Africa-Brazil semifinal. Do you think they could win the finals?
The big win of team USA snapped Spain's 15-game win streak and 35-game unbeaten streak, which tied Brazil's world record from December 1993 to January 1996.
The win was attributed to Jozy Altidore scored in the 27th minute and Clint Dempsey added a goal in the 74th as the Americans became the first team to defeat Spain since Romania in November 2006.
Altidore was very fortunate and earned his first goal after getting past Villareal teammate Joan Capdevila to beat goalie Iker Casilas. Dempsey scored as Landon Donavan's cross bounced off of Gerard Pique and Sergio Ramos.
Sadly, Midfielder Michael Bradley, son of the coach, will miss the final. He received a red card for a late sliding tackle in the 87th minute, the third USA ejection of the tournament.
It can be racalled that the United States had been 1-7-1 against top-ranked teams, beating Brazil in the 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup and tying Argentina last summer in an exhibition at Giants Stadium.
A historical achivement, this win against Spain ranks along with the 1998 Brazil win as the biggest upsets in American soccer history. Spain is currently ranked the top team in the world by FIFA.
This was least expected since, the United States had lost its three previous matches against Spain, including a 1-0 in an exhibition on June 4 last year at Santander. But this time, Team USA was able to beat them.
Congratulations Team USA! Do you think they could capture the final crown?
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