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10 Questions about 2009 Confederations Cup | Sports

The U.S. shocked the world in the 2009 Confederations Cup held in South Africa, going all the way to the final. The Confederations Cup is held the year before the World Cup.

A multiple-choice quiz by sfrano08. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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sfrano08

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4 mins

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313,062

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. This New Jersey-born striker scored twice for Italy in their 3-1 win against the United States. Can you name him? Hint

Luca Toni

Paolo Maldini

Daniele de Rossi

Giuseppe Rossi

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the score of the U.S. team's second game in the 2009 Confederations Cup, against world powerhouse Brazil? Hint

1-0 U.S.

3-0 Brazil

2-1 Brazil

0-0 draw

3. This U.S. player, even though he was in a major slump, was inserted into the lineup by head coach Bob Bradley. However, he let a ball under his foot on a U.S. corner kick, setting up a Brazilian fast break for a goal. Who is this veteran player? Hint

Landon Donovan

Oguchi Onyewu

Brian Ching

DaMarcus Beasley

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Question 4 of 10

4. If Italy had won or tied against Egypt, the USA would have been mathematically eliminated going into their third game.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who scored the third goal for the USA against Egypt to get them into the next round? Hint

Ricardo Clark

Landon Donovan

Clint Dempsey

Charlie Davies

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many red cards were given to U.S. players at the 2009 Confederations Cup? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the scorer for the USA in their semi-final game against Spain? Hint

1-0 Spain

2-1 U.S.

3-2 U.S.

2-0 U.S.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Spain had gone how many games in a row without losing, entering the semi-final? Hint

47 games

20 games

35 games

50 games

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the final against Brazil, what was the score at halftime? Hint

0-0 tie

2-0 USA

1-0 Brazil

1-0 USA

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Question 10 of 10

10. Even though the U.S. lost to Brazil 3-2 in the final, which U.S. and Everton goalkeeper was given the Golden Glove award for his play between the sticks? Hint

Fabian Barthez

Kasey Keller

Tim Howard

Matt Reis

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This New Jersey-born striker scored twice for Italy in their 3-1 win against the United States. Can you name him?

Answer: Giuseppe Rossi

Rossi was born in Teaneck, New Jersey. He holds dual citizenship in the U.S. and in Italy. He has played for Manchester United and Villareal. His goals against the U.S. were especially difficult for American fans to take.

2. What was the score of the U.S. team's second game in the 2009 Confederations Cup, against world powerhouse Brazil?

Answer: 3-0 Brazil

Brazil's Felipe Melo scored in the 7th minute of play, and Robinho and Maicon added goals to give Brazil a 3-0 win against the Americans.

Answer: DaMarcus Beasley

Landon Donovan passed the ball from the corner flag to Beasley, but the ball went right under his foot. Brazil quickly broke down the field, and Robinho put the ball in the net for a 2-0 Brazil lead.

4. If Italy had won or tied against Egypt, the USA would have been mathematically eliminated going into their third game.

Answer: True

Italy needed just one point in their second game to guarantee a spot in the next round. It would have eliminated the U.S. and Egypt. Instead, Egypt's Mohamed Homos scored late in the first half and Italy lost 1-0.

5. Who scored the third goal for the USA against Egypt to get them into the next round?

Answer: Clint Dempsey

Dempsey headed home a cross from defender Jonathan Spector. The U.S. then held on to defeat Egypt 3-0, while Brazil walloped Italy 3-0, earning the U.S. a match against world #1 Spain.

6. How many red cards were given to U.S. players at the 2009 Confederations Cup?

Answer: 3

They were given to Ricardo Clark, Sacha Kljestan, and Michael Bradley. Red cards were a problem in the first two games of the group stage for the team, and Bradley was badly missed in the final.

7. What was the scorer for the USA in their semi-final game against Spain?

Answer: 2-0 U.S.

The U.S. were huge underdogs against #1 Spain. But, Jozy Altidore scored in the 27th minute, and Clint Dempsey added an insurance goal in the 74th.

8. Spain had gone how many games in a row without losing, entering the semi-final?

Answer: 35 games

Spain was tied for the longest ever unbeaten streak at 35 games. It was snapped by the U.S., a team that was seemingly dead after their loss to Brazil.

9. In the final against Brazil, what was the score at halftime?

Answer: 2-0 USA

Once again heavy underdogs, the U.S. shocked Brazil with early goals from Dempsey and Donovan.

10. Even though the U.S. lost to Brazil 3-2 in the final, which U.S. and Everton goalkeeper was given the Golden Glove award for his play between the sticks?

Answer: Tim Howard

Howard's club team, Everton, made it to the FA Cup final but lost to Chelsea. Howard was the backbone of the team against Spain and Brazil, making save after save. His incredible focus is even more remarkable because he has Tourette's Syndrome.

Source: Author sfrano08

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