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21 June: Brazil stunned world champions Italy 3-0 on Sunday to reach the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup in South Africa. The South American champions overwhelmed their European opponents with two goals from Luis Fabiano and an own goal from defender Andrea Dossena. Brazil now meet hosts South Africa in one of Friday's two semi-finals. The USA stunned African champions Egypt 3-0 to qualify for the other semi-final but they will need to produce a magnificent performance against European champions Spain who set a new world record of 15 consecutive victories in their 2-0 win over South Africa.
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21 June: Brazil stunned world champions Italy 3-0 on Sunday to reach the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup in South Africa. The South American champions overwhelmed their European opponents with two goals from Luis Fabiano and an own goal from defender Andrea Dossena. Brazil now meet hosts South Africa in one of Friday's two semi-finals. The USA stunned African champions Egypt 3-0 to qualify for the other semi-final but they will need to produce a magnificent performance against European champions Spain who set a new world record of 15 consecutive victories in their 2-0 win over South Africa.



















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