Archive for the '2009 Confederations Cup' Category
Remember Jorge Larrionda?
Guess who's running the center for today's United States vs Spain - 2009 Confederations Cup SemiFinal match?
Uruguayan referee Jorge Larrionda, the same man who was in the middle for the 2006 World Cup clash between the US and Italy.
Image via SoccerWay
FIFA Admits 70k Ticket Giveaway For Group Stage
After seeing some of the stadiums half empty during the early 2009 Confederations Cup group stages, FIFA acknowledged the giveaway of more than 70,000 complimentary tickets and that the total amount for the entire tournament would be known after its conclusion.
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USA Trains Before Confederations Cup Semi-Final 2009
The US trains at Seisa Ramabodu Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, ahead of tomorrow's semi-final with Spain.
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Beauty in the Stands at the 2009 Confederations Cup
Long distances and chilly weather haven't prevented these supporters from showing up strong in South Africa.
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Another Look At The Charlie Davies Goal Against Egypt
Take another look at Charlie Davies' opening goal against Egypt for a sec. Yes, I know there was a collision between the defenders and the keeper, but take a look at what Davies did after that to create a goal scoring opportunity.
Starting with his back to the goal and facing the corner flag, he bodies off a defender and while spinning around, ...
USMNT – Looking Back At Italy Loss
Hear it from Landon and Timmy's perspective.
A Day Later: USA Prepares For Spain Ahead Of Confederations Cup SemiFinal
A day after the big win over Egypt in the 2009 Confederations Cup, Coach Bradley and several US players run drills at the lonely looking Mogwase Stadium.
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Ice Cream Kid – Confederations Cup 2009
...Good times!
Courtesy The Spoiler