FIFA Confederations Cup: USA are shock semi-finalists

In an extraordinary reversal of fortune the USA made it through to the Confederations Cup semi-finals after defeating Egypt 3-0 in Rustenberg. Italy's 0-3 reverse to Brazil in the coinciding match meant the Americans advanced on goals scored with three teams left on three points at the end of the group stage. Strikes from Charlie Davies, Michael Bradley and Clint Dempsey sent the US through to the knock-out stages of the Confederations Cup for the first time. But after losing 3-1 to Italy and 3-0 to Brazil, only the brave expect the Yanks to top the Spanish in the semi-finals Semi-finals Weds 24th June SPAIN v USA in Bloemfontein Thu 25th June BRAZIL v SOUTH AFRICA in Johannesburg Third-Place Play-off Sun 28th June Rustenburg Final Sun 28th June in Johannesburg (c) Sean O'Conor & Soccerphile Bet with Bet 365 World Soccer News Soccer betting tips Soccer Books & DVDs Tags Soccer News football J-League K-League Betting