25 Jun 2009

USA beat Spain in Confed Cup semi

8:39 am on 25 June 2009

The United States have pulled off a huge upset in the first semi-final at the Confederations Cup football tournament in South Africa.

The Americans have beaten the European champions and world number ones Spain 2-nil with goals in the 27th and 74th minutes through Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey.

It's Spain's first loss after going unbeaten for a world record 35 matches.

The second semi-final tomorrow is between South Africa and Brazil.