United States vs. Brazil

Posted June 26, 2009 11:00 pm

When: 1 p.m., Johannesburg, South Africa

What: Confederations Cup championship match

TV: ESPN

Scouting the United States: After two surprising, emotional victories, the Americans are full of confidence. Figure on Benny Feilhaber replacing the suspended Michael Bradley in the starting lineup as the team looks to keep possession a little more. The longer the U.S. can keep Brazil from getting a first goal, the more its confidence will soar and Brazil will get frustrated. The first 10-15 minutes will be critical.

Scouting Brazil: Brazil defeated the U.S. 3-0 in group play last week, scoring 10 goals in three games overall. But it struggled against tourney host South Africa in Thursday's semifinal, seemingly bothered by the colder weather. Brazil has proved deadly on set pieces.

- Orrin Schwarz

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