Bob Bradley and the United States men’s national team needed something short of a miracle to advance out of the group stage of the Confederations Cup as they faced Egypt Sunday night.
That’s exactly what they got. The Americans defeated Egypt 3-0 and Brazil beat Italy 3-0 in what was a complete reversal of fortune that the U.S. had come to expect from this tournament.
After two games, the United States played exactly 90 minutes, a full match, with 10 men on the field. Although teams that are a man down are known to fight, being in a hole like that is not an envious position.
Coach Bob Bradley fielded another young, raw lineup that he hoped would bring energy and passion to what was expected to be their final game in the tournament. Notable additions included forward Charlie Davies (goal 21st), keeper Brad Guzan and previously red-carded Ricardo Clark.
Davies started the scoring following a throw-in. Jozy Altidore received the throw, turned toward the goal and sent in a left-footed cross that was handled by Egyptian keeper Essam El Hadary, but dislodged by his defender. Davies pounced on the ball, while muscling the defender out of the way, and fired a shot on goal from just feet away.
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