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United States end Spain winning run

Published:Wednesday | June 24, 2009 | 6:30 PM

The United States ended Spain\'s record winning streak with a 2-0 upset victory earlier this afternoon that gave then an unlikely but deserved place in the Confederations Cup final.



Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey exposed a sluggish Spanish defense and Tim Howard make several quality saves to stop Spain\'s record run at 15 wins and put the Americans into their first FIFA men\'s final at any level.



The United States will play either hosts South Africa or defending champions Brazil in Sunday’s final.



South Africa and Brazil will face off in the second semi-final tomorrow at Ellis Park.