'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)

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