The Stars and Stripes gained two chances to bridge the score gap in the second half but none of them succeeded but only hitting the bar.

Brazil's Ramires (L) vies with Jonathan Bornstein from the United States during the Group B second round match at the FIFA Confederations Cup in Pretoria, South Africa, June 18, 2009.

U. S. coach Bob Bradley said his players were very nervous and tentative at the beginning of the match as Brazil was always difficult to play with. "It is difficult to start under pressure. We had hard situation after a goal from Brazil. Players tried to push hard and there is a better start in the second half."

He also attributed the triumph of Brazil to the good coordination among players. "All of them coordinated very well on the field," said Bradley Dunga told a press conference after the match that his players had time to rest. He used some team members who did not play in previous matches.

"They are more energetic and that made the match easier to play. We have tried to place the players in better position to make most of them. They have lived up the expectation," Dunga said.

On the semifinals, Dunga did not play down the difficulties ahead. "Whoever turn out will be challenging opponent because they are among the top four."

Brazil will play with World Cup winner Italy on Sunday in Pretoria while the United States is scheduled to have a game with African champions Egypt in Rustenburg.

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