USA Shocks The World; Snaps Spain's World Record Unbeaten Streak
Jozy Altidore started the scoring in the 26th minute and Clint Dempsey gave the USA the breathing room goal it so desperately needed in the 74th to down the world number one Spain. The USA would only register two shots on goal but had numerous long range chances go just wide. The Americans proved active in the first half and went into a defensive shell for a majority of the second half. Spain peppered the USA half with Fernando Torres, David Villa, Riera, and others trying to break the defense and the brick wall that was Tim Howard. Spain fired off 29 shots with eight on goal. Spain generated 17 corners but the USA defense was up to the task.Spain came into the Confederations Cup semi-final on a world record 15 game win streak and tied for the longest ever unbeaten streak at 35 games. However, the USA came out...
Read more | 3 Comments | Tags: Confederations Cup, Soccer, soccer, Spain, USA














