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Pick Your Starting XI: Confeds Cup Final - USA Vs. Brazil
Pick your starting lineup for the Confederations Cup final between the USA and Brazil.
Jun 27, 2009 2:15:12 AM
It's do or die time for both Brazil and the United States. The two teams will face off in the Confederations Cup final on Sunday. Whoever wins gets to raise the trophy.
The teams have met once in this tournament, in the second game of group play. In that match, Brazil ran out comprehensive 3-0 winners. However, since then, the U.S. has turned its competition around by beating Egypt 3-0 and world number one Spain 2-0 to advance to the finals.
Who makes your starting lineup for the game?
With his son, Michael Bradley suspended, who will U.S. head coach Bob Bradley turn to? Did captain Carlos Bocanegra show that he's the best option for the leftback spot? Brazil coach Dunga has stuck with a fairly settled lineup, but will we see any surprises come Sunday? Has Dani Alves, who scored the free kick which decided the semifinal match against South Africa, done enough to warrant a starting spot, or will Maicon retain his position?
Let Goal.com know what you think in the comments section below.
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The teams have met once in this tournament, in the second game of group play. In that match, Brazil ran out comprehensive 3-0 winners. However, since then, the U.S. has turned its competition around by beating Egypt 3-0 and world number one Spain 2-0 to advance to the finals.
Who makes your starting lineup for the game?
With his son, Michael Bradley suspended, who will U.S. head coach Bob Bradley turn to? Did captain Carlos Bocanegra show that he's the best option for the leftback spot? Brazil coach Dunga has stuck with a fairly settled lineup, but will we see any surprises come Sunday? Has Dani Alves, who scored the free kick which decided the semifinal match against South Africa, done enough to warrant a starting spot, or will Maicon retain his position?
Let Goal.com know what you think in the comments section below.
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For more on the Confederations Cup visit Goal.com's Confederations Cup page.
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