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.
The US trains at Seisa Ramabodu Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, ahead of tomorrow’s semi-final with Spain.
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Long distances and chilly weather haven’t prevented these supporters from showing up strong in South Africa.
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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, cuts the ball back with his left foot and gets his shot off in the same motion while recognizing in a split second that one, the defender was closing him down so he needed to get the shot off quickly and two, the chance that El Hadary would be diving low while trying to recover at the near post was probably high, Davies scoops his shot with his right foot rather than taking another step or touch of the ball.
Just don’t think that goal is getting the respect it deserves…
Hear it from Landon and Timmy’s perspective.
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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…Good times!
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Take a monster display of American cujones and add a healthy dose of Brazilian assistance, and you have the Stars and Stripes biggest victory in years and an unbelievable date with Spain Wednesday in the Confederations Cup Semi-Finals…
