'Samba' Most successful in the Confederation Cup

Brazil reach the Confederation Cup title champion, the third after they subjected the United States 3-2. This makes them most successful as a team in the tournament.

'The Samba' first sweep this tournament in 1997. At the time in Saudi Arabia, they destroyed Australia with the score 6-0 in the top of the party. But two years of intermittent, they failed to defend their title in the subject because Mexico is 3-4 in the final.

Seleccao again appear as a new champion in 2005 in Germany. Seteru compete against them, Argentina, Brazil win with a score big enough; 4-1. Title in 2005 and this was successful they win again.

In the 2009 edition this year, Brazil will win out in a way that be regarded fantastic. After two goals behind the U.S. in the first innings, Carlos Dunga skuad print three goals in the second round.

The team most closely with three times champion Brazil is the property of France. Les Bleus reach the title in 2003 and 2005. Meanwhile, down in Mexico they were in 1999.

Previous editions of the first two, in 1992 and 1995, which bring together the tournament champion from each of the federation is called King Fahd Cup is held by Saudi Arabia Football Federation. FIFA took over and then it became Confederation Cup in 1997.

For information, the two editions of the King Fahd Cup crumple by Argentina (1992) and Denmark (1995).

Champion List

With the name of King Fahd Cup
1992 Argentina (defeated Saudi Arabia 3-1 in the final)
Denmark in 1995 (beat Argentina 2-0)

With the Confederation Cup
Brazil in 1997 (beat Australia 6-0)
Mexico in 1999 (beat Brazil 4-3)
2001 France (defeated Japan 1-0)
2003 French (beat Cameroon 1-0)
Brazil in 2005 (beat Argentina 4-1)
Brazil in 2009 (the United States 3-2)

Kaka & CR7 For El Real

Real Madrid has a two-star football team in their next season, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka. For Kaka, there would be no competition with Ronaldo. That there is cooperation between them for the success of El Real.

Kaka has been officially introduced by Madrid in the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday (1/7/2009) WIT early days. In front of 5,000 fans Los Merengues, the former AC Milan star was also introduced costumes numbered 8 of the back will be his next season.

Some future day, Ronaldo will also be introduced to fans as well as Kaka. Introduction Ronaldo bak officially proclaim that the new Madrid team will be two players who never reach the status of the Open World.

With two players semodel, the question that will appear is how muted their ego stars to an individual? Or can they work together in order to rise called the team, not personal interests? Kaka have answers to this question.

The age of 27 this year asserted that there is no need feared that with himself and play with Ronaldo. Even mention it, play with the Winger home that Portugal is a distinctive honor.

"It will be an honor to play with him," Kaka firmly made as Reuters.

"No there will be a competition between me and Ronaldo. We fit in and outside the field. We are experienced players and there would be no room for a jealousy," he added.

Kaka has withdrawn opinion on a team that settled many of the stars. He assesses, to a star a player is not everything. There are much higher than that, namely how to run their team the direction for success.

"From experience, I have learned a lot of talents that the game is not enough. Many of the talents of high-pro but never won anything and the less pro talent even more successful."

"Very good players have a bertalenta, but they must sacrifice themselves for the sake of the team," accuse him.

Turn the situation, Brazilian Champion

Behind two goals without reply in the first round is not a problem for Brazil. Section, they are able to print three goals in the second round and then subjected the United States 3-2 and sweep Confederation Cup.

On the match dihelat in the Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg, on Monday (29/6/2009) WIT early days, the Brazilian looked less everything from the U.S. to play more effectively. Behind the attacks that practiced stronghold 'uncle Sam' is able to make a 'Tim Samba'kebobolan two goals.

But everything changed in the second round. Brazil took the initiative to more attacks and eventually the U.S. defense firm in the first round through them successfully. The three goals they print his opponent to the net.

When the referee put long whistle, the players Seleccao also be happy to celebrate their success. Behind two goals and then respond with three goals, Brazil has sweep Confederation Cup with a sensational be calculated.

The way the match

New six-minute walk, Brazil have the opportunity to print a score. As a corner kick is executed Robinho, Kaka was the ball and then stand in the area near the pole. However, the heading is still numbered 10 at the gate sideways USA.

The first U.S. gold opportunity finally bear fruit even direct goal. From a passing side who released Jonathan Spector, the ball then immediately be struck by Clint Dempsey who are in the penalty box. Dempsey kick left foot can not afford to be saved by Julio Cesar. U.S. winning 1-0.

Behind one goal, Brazil pressing reply. On 12 minutes, sending the ball to Kaka Robinho who is on the left side. Manchester City attacker immediately release this backlash to the far pole, but with a sprightly Howard succeeded his ward.

Continue to attack, the Brazilian real should be pierced again in 27 minutes. Gol second 'team uncle Sam' is created through a reverse attack that was built faultlessly.

Rapid flow of the ball from foot to foot end is received by Charlie Davies who is on the left side. He then immediately send the ball to Landon Donovan who perform direct Ramires to deceptive movement. Then, with the left foot kick, Donovan is making a net return Julio Cesar vibrate.

The first phase ended with the score 2-0 for the benefits of the U.S..

Second phase has been running for 40 seconds, Brazil successfully print to the dropping point. A bait that is released from the right side of the Kaka Luis Fabiano received with one touch. With a quick reaction, Fabiano ago release the left foot kicking penetrate the retina Howard. The score changed to 2-1.

Successfully break impasse, Brazil directly increase their pressure. On 59 minutes, Lucio has a chance to wash goal. But Lucio's heading for the corner of a successful kick is saved by Howard.

Two minutes to make intermittent Kaka Brazil torn shouting support moment. Kaka's heading for the tourist crossing a successful salvage Howard right in the gate line. Brazil claimed the players were passing the ball, but not so according to the judge. There is no goal of creating.

Two goals to the end-awaited Brazilian born on 75 minutes. Kaka became the architect of this goal by sending a feed from the left side. Then kick the ball by Robinho who are on the right side, but even hit wicket rule. Kicking the ball rebound Robinho be struck directly with the heading by Fabiano and the U.S. is a net re-collapse. Score the same strong 2-2.

The situation eventually turned to the benefits of Brazil in the minutes to-85. Begins an attack, Brazil have a corner kick. Executions carried out directly Elano Blumer Lucio ditanduk close to the pole. Howard jump to reach them, but it failed. U.S. nets vibrate back and also turn Brazil winning 3-2.

In the rest of the match, the U.S. still show resistance. One minute after the goal Lucio, they get a corner kick. From this corner kick, Oguchi Onyewu heading to the release gate. But the ball failed to meet targets, but to the side gate.

However, the fight to end the U.S. failed to score a goal penyama position. Brazil is out as the champion with a 3-2 victory.

The order of the

United States: Tim Howard, Oguchi Onyewu, Spector Jontahan, Carlos Bocanegra, Jay De Merit, Landon Donovan, Clont Dempsey, Benny Feilhaber (Jonathan Bornstein 74), Ricardo Clark (Conor Casey 87), Jozy Altidore (Sacha Kljestan 74), Charlie Davies.

Brazil: Julio Cesar, Luizao, Maicon, Andre Santos (675 Dani Alves, Lucio, Gilberto Silva, Kaka, Ramires (Elano Blumer 65), Felipe Melo, Luis Fabiano, Robinho.

Free Kick Alves of Brazil to the Final

Dani Alves become heroes in the fight Brazil semifinal against South Africa. Free kick four minutes after the fight to bring Selecao win 1-0 and move to the Confederation Cup final.

On the match that took place at Ellis Park Stadium, Friday (26/6/2009) early days WIB, both Brazil and South Africa show the same game that is relatively balanced. A number of both teams created opportunities but there is no one who creates goals.

The only goal that was born in this fight are not from open play, but a free kick. Alves is a new entry in the second round to become heroes after Brazil free kick can not afford levee posse and by South Africa goalkeeper, Itumeleng Khune.

Brazil also has the right to reach a ticket for the final fight in the party. At the peak of the fight, the troops landing Dunga will face this with the United States yesterday, Thursday (25 / 6), subjugate Spain 2-0. While southern Africa Spain will fight to snatch third place.

The way the match

Twelve minutes to run the game, Brazil have the opportunity to print the score through Ramires. After getting the ball from Maicon he delivered a left foot shot. The result? Successfully domesticated the ball by goalkeeper Khune.

As a free kick, turn South Africa get the chance to obtain the goal. Modise kicking pot directly greeted by Aaron Mokoena who is not watchtower pitch by Brazilian defense line. However, Mokoena is still heading in the rebound on the rule hurdle.

Eight minute Siphiwe Tshabalala intermittent turn of fortune that his test score to print. From long distance, he let a hard shot. Tshabalala for the underdog, the ball sideways in the retina Julio Cesar.

Continue to be southern Africa, Brazil did not want to dwell casually. On 37 minutes, Kaka make a puncture from the left side. He dribble up a little outside the penalty box and ultimately deliver a shot curve. However, the ball is not a target, but sideways to the gate Khune.

Two minutes before the first round ended, Steven Pienaar makes supporting Brazil breathless moment. Everton is half-shoot the ball with the right foot from outside the penalty box. Pienaar for the underdog, the ball sideways kick it out of thin gate.

The match in the second phase is still running relatively balanced for both teams. On 57 minutes, Modise deliver a shot from outside the penalty box. Kicking the ball hit his body and changed direction Luizao. Wild ball is lodged in just the nick in the nets when Brazilian Julio Cesar does not fly and skim it.

Brasil reply on 63 minutes through a back attack. Pass the ball to meet Luis Fabiano Robinho in the penalty box. While sink, the Manchester City striker release kick right foot. However, the ball still in hand through the gate south of Africa.

Five minutes intermittent, Fabiano do puncture alone from outside the penalty box. After the lead on Peter Masilela and Matthew Booth, he was kicking the ball and then to the gate. Fabiano for the underdog, not the direction the ball to the wicket, but the thin side.

Gol-awaited wait for the end of birth is also on the to-86 minutes, and goals are born to Brazil. Become a hero Daniel Alves is the new entry in this second phase. Free kick from outside the penalty box swift glide to wicket Khune top corner. Score 1-0 changed.

Score eventually stand up to be pronounced long whistle. Brazil is also party to the final step.

The order of the

South Africa: Itumeleng Khune, Aaron Mokoena, Siboniso Gaxa, Matthew Booth, Peter Tsepo Masilela, Steven Pienaar, Siphiwe Tshabalala (Katlego Mphela 90), Kagisho Evidence Dikgacoi, teapot Modise (Katlego Mashego 90), Benson Mhlongo, Bernard Parker.

Brazil: Julio Cesar, Luizao, Maicon, Andre Santos (Dani Alves 81), Lucio, Gliberto Silva, Kaka, Ramires, Felipe Melo, Luis Fabiano (kleber 90), Robinho.

End Klasemen and Semifinal Schedule

Confederation Cup group elimination is complete with the Spain and Brazil as the champion of each group. Here is a list and schedule the match Klasemen semifinal and final:

Group A
Spain 3 3 0 0 8-0 9
South Africa 3 1 1 1 2-2 4
Iraq 3 0 2 1 0-1 2
New Zealand 3 0 1 2 0-7 0

Results
New Zealand vs Spain 5-0
South Africa vs Iraq 0-0
Spain vs Iraq 1-0
South Africa vs. New Zealand 2-0
Spain vs Afsel 2-0
Iraq vs. New Zealand 0-0


Group B
Brazil 3 3 0 0 10-3 9
AS 3 1 0 2 4-6 3
Italy 3 1 0 2 3-5 3
Egypt 3 1 0 2 4-7 3

Results
Brazil vs Egypt 4-3
Italy vs USA 3-1
Brazil vs USA 3-0
Egypt vs Italy 1-0
USA vs Egypt 3-0
Brazil vs Italy 3-0


Semifinal schedule
Wednesday (24 / 6) - Spain vs USA
Thursday (25 / 6) - Brazil vs South Africa

Struggling Third Place - Sunday (28 / 6)
FINAL - Sunday (28 / 6)

Brazil destroy Italy

Just need results for the series to ensure the semifinal, Brazil remain strong showing against Italy when. 2006 World Cup champion is Selecao fine without forgiveness with three goals without reply.

With this result the semifinal to Brazil pitch while Italy should lift the trunk from the Confederation Cup event, because at other United States ensure other semifinal ticket after the slaughter of Egypt, 3-0.

U.S., Italy and Egypt have the same results three points from one victory. Competition because the more stringent U.S. and Italy together resemble goal difference minus two, minus three while Egypt. U.S. reserves the right to pass semifinal because of a print productivity goals than Italy which is three-four appeal.

In the semifinal, Brazil will be dealing with South Africa while the U.S. bersua with Spain.

The way the match

In the match held at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium, on Monday (6/22/09) WIB early days, that Italy must win to secure a place in the semifinal
had taken the initiative in the attack of the match early. However, Brazil does not want terdikte by Azzuri game. Next Selecao more dominate.

In the seventh minute, Brazil Ramirez get the opportunity of a puncture from the right side, but the backlash is only rule hit wicket.

Furthermore, Brazil recorded a few times to make Italian supporters ketar ketir with attacks that make Buffon must work hard to preserve his wicket.

Italy had the opportunity to get in 28 minutes through Camoranesi kick from outside the penalty box, but the backlash is still slightly above misar gate. Buffon then make a wonderful rescue in 34 minutes when a short range shot Lucio.

Gol for Brazil are finally on the 37 minute when Luis Fabiano who escaped from the off side trap release horizontal kick to the far pole that Buffon failed ditepis, 1-0 to Samba.

The benefits of Brazil in 43 minutes through a slick collaboration between Kaka and Robinho is terminated by sontekan Fabiano.

The show did not take Samba. Two one minute, add Brazil keungggulan through suicide Dossena goal of trying to cut the ball cross from Robinho. These results stand up to referee Benito Archundia Tellez blow whistle ending the first round.

Italy tried to appear more aggressive in the second round. Pepe and the inclusion of the substitute Gilardino and Toni Montolivo bring a little fresh air.

In 66 minutes, Gilardino nearly can print its numbers after the kick can still be saved Cesar. Brazilian back line must be re-created a mess in 76 minutes, when Pepe shot to the goalpost already abandoned Cesar can still block back in Samba.

However, Buffon does not mean you can comfortably stand under the goalpost rule. Been behind the attacks that often make Brazil Juventus goalkeeper must fall awake.

Results 3-0 for Brazil to survive long whistle signs be pronounced after the match.


The order of players:

Italy: Buffon, Zambrotta, Chiellini, Cannavaro, Dossena, Montolivo (Pepe: 56), De Rossi, Camoranesi, Pirlo, Toni (Gilardino: 57), Iaquinta (Rossi: 38)

Brazil: Cesar, Maicon, Lucio, Juan (Luisao: 24), Santos, Ramires, Silva (Kleberson: 84), Melo, Kaka, Fabiano, Robinho

Egypt win over Italy

World champion Italy must defeat the first experience in the 2009 Confederation Cup after dihantam Egypt 0-1. 'The Pharaoh' representatives shall be the first African origin who successfully beat Italy.

Reliability Italy in the first fight against the United States is no longer visible when dealing with Egypt, Friday (19/6/2009) morning WIB. One goal from Mohamed Homos and trim goalkeeper Essam El Hadary gag team Marcello Lippi.

What this victory Egyptian rival points in Group B. Italy Both have the same results three points from two fight, stalk Brazil in the Klasement shoots with six points.

With this result, the competition in Group B so the more virulent and Italy have to hang up his expectations for the last pass in the party. Will not be easy, because the opponent will be faced is Brazil.

The way the match

Giuseppe Rossi who appear in the slick Italian first fight to get the first chance in this fight. However, efforts in the 12-minute still to go through the gate only.

Rossi back on the opportunity 26 minutes. With the left foot, the ball in tendang although goalkeeper Essam El Hadary to the ward can still spry. Two minutes earlier, the goalkeeper also successfully secure the backlash Vincenzo Iaquinta.

Five minutes down the drink, the Egyptians appear stubborn test efficiency Gianluigi Buffon through hard kick Hosni Abd Rabou. Buffon is still able to secure the wicket ward.

However, Buffon is not slightly on the next threat. From a corner kick, the ball posted to the front gate where there are not that Mohamed Homos and gore terkawal ball. The skin round hurdle successfully nest in Italy.

Nine minutes to enter the second phase, breakthrough bait right flank nan Iaquinta are the appear Offside pass. Unfortunately for Italy, under its control so that the trim can still secure the goalkeeper.

El Hadary performance gear again after re-foil the efforts Iaquinta. This time the ball is put degan foot El Hadary in 70 minutes.

As saying there is no ivory that is not cracked, so did the game with El Hadary. Three minutes before the dispersion, he let the bait Iaquinta cross widen its presupposition that the fact the ball is still close enough to the gate even if it only hit the pillar.

The order:

Italy: 1-Gianluigi Buffon; 19-Gianluca Zambrotta, 4-Giorgio Chiellini, 5-Fabio Cannavaro (captain), 3-Fabio Grosso; 8-Gennaro Gattuso (20-Riccardo Montolivo 57), 10-Daniele De Rossi, 21 -- Andrea Pirlo, 23-Fabio Quagliarella (7-Simone Pepe 64), 15-Vincenzo Iaquinta, 17-Giuseppe Rossi (9-Luca Toni 57)

Egypt: 1-Essam El Hadari (captain), 6-Hani Said, Ahmed Fathi-7 (17-Ahmed Hassan 80), 4-Ahmed Said, 20-Wael Gomaa, 14-Sayed Moawad (15-Ahmed Farag 69); 22-Mohamed Aboutrika, 11-Mohamed shawky, 8-Hosni Abd Rabou, Mohamed Hommos-12; 9-Mohamed Zidan (10-Ahmed Eid 56)

Brazil Win Top USA

Brazil reach convincing victory in the match both in the Confederation Cup. The United States finish the game minus one player successfully hit their three goals without reply.

After the first fight in trouble winning 4-3 from Egypt, Brazil can indicate when the U.S. game. Three goals made by Felipe Melo, Robinho and Maicon to hurdle Tim Howard.

A relatively comfortable victory over Landon Donovan and his friends made in Brazil klasemem top Group B with six points.

The way the match

Just six minutes the game goes, Brazil is leading 1-0. Maicon was able to kick by Felipe Melo who put in a nest with a simple ball through goalkeeper Tim Howard.

Gol both born in Brazil meni 19. This time from behind the attacks that are designed Kaka, directed the ball to Ramires on the right hand side of the forward Robinho in the middle. Striker home club Manchester City is not the difficulty excellence.

In circumstances behind two goals, the U.S. must lose even one player in the second round. Sacha Kljestan to breach Ramires punished on 57 minutes with the referee red card.

Make the benefits of Brazil reinforces the benefits of success through Maicon goal in the minutes to-61. Maicon ball effect to the forward Ramires to Kaka and return to Maicon, who then put the ball into the goalpost after the backlash on his feet on the side opposite the gate.

Seven minutes before the dispersion, the U.S. record golden opportunity. From the right side of the field, Jonathan Spector do overlap and feet kicking the ball through the opponent. Landon Donovan the ball and then return again to Spector.

Spector then immediately send the bait to pull Benny Feilhaber is in the edge area. Feilhaber forward with a hard shot that can only be horrible ruler wicket gate and turn clear of.

U.S. again to meet only 88 minutes on the ruler, this time after the feed cross ditanduk Conor Casey Donovan. Consequently, the score 3-0 to Brazil is not changed.

The order:

Brazil: 1-Julio Cesar; 2-Maicon, 3-Lucio (14-Luisao 70), 15-Miranda, 16-Andre Santos; 18-Ramires, 8-Gilberto Silva, 5-Felipe Melo, 10-Kaka (19 -- Julio Baptista 69); 9-Luis Fabiano (22-Nilmar 69), 11-Robinho

U.S.: 1-Tim Howard; 21-Jonathan Spector, 5-Oguchi Onyewu, 15-Jay DeMerit, Jonathan Bornstein-2, 12-Michael Bradley, 16-Sacha Kljestan, 7-DaMarcus Beasley (4-Conor Casey 46), 8 -Clint Dempsey, 10-Landon Donovan; 17-Jozy Altidore (22-Benny Feilhaber 60)