Today for only the second time in history the USA men's soccer team beat a FIFA number 1 ranked team. Facing the Spanish national team the USA took the win with goals by Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey. Tim Howard helped out with a clean sheet in goal, making a numerous amount of great saves. Watching this game USA looked clearly outmatched having a less percentage of possession and shot opportunities, but they played great defense, capitalized on their opportunities, and came away with the victory. Spain had a record tying 35 game unbeaten streak before USA won this match. USA will be advancing to the Confederation Cup finals for the first time in team history. A great win for USA soccer, and this shows they are a legitimate contender even if the country does not recognize them as such.
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