[digg=http://digg.com/soccer/USA_2_n_Brazil_3_FIFA_Confederations_Cup_Highlights]A brave Team USA took a surprise 2-0 lead in their 2009 Confederations Cup Final against Brazil earlier today. However, they could not preserve the lead as a Brazilian onslaught led to 3 unanswered goals in the second half of play. A double by Luis Fabiano and a header by Lucio gave Brazil an advantage for which the Americans had no answer towards the end of the game.
Match: United States vs. Brazil
Date: June 28, 2009
Competition: FIFA Confederations Cup — Final
Venue: Ellis Park – Johannesburg
Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. local time
Weather: 46 degrees, fair
Scoring Summary:
USA — Clint Dempsey (Jonathan Spector) 10th minute
USA — Landon Donovan (Charlie Davies) 27
BRA — Luis Fabiano 46
BRA – Luis Fabiano 74
BRA – Lucio (Elano) 84