North American champions the United States on Wednesday achieved a stunning success of defeating the world's No.1 European champions Spain 2-0, marching into the final of the FIFA Confederations Cup, their first-ever world final.
It was also the first victory of the Stars and Stripes over Spain in the country's soccer history.
Among their three previous meetings, the most important one was in June 1950 when the FIFA World Cup was hosted by Brazil. La Roja beat the Americans in the group phase and finished the fourth in the tournament.
Players of the United States celebrate after winning the semifinal match against Spain at the FIFA Confederations Cup in Bloemfontein, South Africa, June 24, 2009. The United States won 2-0 and advanced to the final.
Spanish coach Vicente del Bosque fielded his strongest line-up once more in the semi-final of the intercontinental tournament. Iker Casillas returned in goal while Xabi Alonso and Xavi reclaimed the leading position of the central-midfield.
Players of the United States celebrate after winning the semifinal match against Spain at the FIFA Confederations Cup in Bloemfontein, South Africa, June 24, 2009. The United States won 2-0 and advanced to the final.
La Roja proved its illustrious position since the beginning of the match and took control of the possession of ball. Both Liverpool striker Fernando Torres and David Villa went close to opening the scoring. The Americans however showed more determination in the match. In the 26th minute, Villarreal forward Jozy Altidore received a pass from Fulham midfielder Clint Dampsey on the edge of the box and slided a low shot into the bottom left, igniting the hope of the Stars and Stripes.
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