USA, after losing 3-1 to Italy in their opening group game of the FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009, will have a potentially tougher test next. Brazil only eked out a sloppy 4-3 win over Egypt in their first match, but star man Kaka has vowed they will only improve as the tournament rolls on.
The Americans went a goal ahead against the Azzurri in their opener in Pretoria on 15 June, but a man down after the sending off of enthusiastic midfielder Ricardo Clark they couldn't manage to hang on, eventually falling on the wrong side of a 3-1 scoreline that flattered the reigning world champions. The Brazilians managed a 4-3 win in a thrilling goal-feast in Bloemfontein. However, they will have problems to address as Dunga's men looked less than their stellar best, especially in defence.
Historically there has never been a draw between the United States and Brazil, the Seleção winning 12 of the 13 meetings between the two teams. The only time the Americans managed a win over the illustrious South American giants was way back at the 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup, when a lone goal by current Chivas USA coach Preki sparked wild celebrations and an historic moment in the history of the US national team.
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