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International News :: United States qualify for Confederations Cup semi-finals at odds of 700/1

Posted on 2009-06-22 by Gooner

The United States reached the semi-finals in extraordinary circumstances on Sunday night after their 3-0 victory over Egypt coupled with Italy's heavy defeat to Brazil saw them progress.

The States had lost their two previous games in South Africa and not only needed to beat Egypt by at least three goals but also required an overall six-goal swing over Italy to advance.

And that is exactly what happened as Bob Bradley's men pulled off the unthinkable, winning 3-0 against Egypt while the Azzurri went down by the same scoreline to Brazil in Pretoria.

These results meant the US, Italy and Egypt all finished on three points, well behind Brazil on nine. Egypt's goal difference was minus three, ruling them out, while Italy and the US finished on minus two but the States went through by virtue of scoring one more goal.

The USA had been matched at 700/1 on Betfair to qualify for the semi-finals!

Sourced From : BettingZone

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