Selecao comeback ends U.S. dream

JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- Clint Dempsey sobbed as the Americans walked up to get their second-place medals, unable to hide the pain and the disappointment any longer.
The euphoria of knocking off Spain last week dissolved Sunday in the Confederations Cup final when Brazil unleashed its "Beautiful Game."
After dominating the five-time World Cup champions in the first half, the Americans were powerless as Brazil scored three goals in the final 45 minutes to rally for a 3-2 win.
"We're at the point where we don't want respect, we want to win," said Landon Donovan, whose goal in the 27th minute gave the United States a 2-0 lead. "There's no guarantee we ever get back to a final game like this, so it's disappointing."

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"I enjoy playing with my dad because he is a good teacher. I played so-so today," remarked 10 years young Momo (little sushi). And Nori did justify his son's praise as he scored once, played tremendous defense and appeared to be everywhere on the pitch, all the time.

but alas, les bleus had no answer for jr. (header in min 78) and berny the hat trick.

a close match in the first half unraveled as the late morning temps rose and all were anxious to catch the US/ Brazil match at 11 am. oh for an early morning, cooler start time!

next match follows saturday's 4th celebration so plan on bringing a friend to up the numbers. yellow card to luciano for hand ball.

good to see joe and yusef back on the field.