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    Felipe Melo put Brazil ahead after only seven minutes of last week's match with the United States, Robinho made it 2-0 in the 20th and Maicon added a third in the 62nd after the Americans were reduced to 10 men. "It's a match of patience ... Of course we would like to score early, but that depends a lot on how the match will be played. (The first match) was different. Now they're more consistent. They have more confidence because of their results. We have to impose our rhythm, staying more with the ball and taking advantage of our characteristics." Coach Bradley admired South Africa's tactics against Brazil in the semifinals, when Bafana Bafana held Brazil at bay until a late free kick from Alves. Full Article at FOX Sports
    It's a match of patience ... Of course we would like to score early, but that depends a lot on how the match will be played. (The first match) was different. Now they're more consistent. They have more confidence because of their results. We have to impose our rhythm, staying more with the ball and taking advantage of our characteristics.
    – Dunga SOURCE: FOX Sports 5 months ago
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US excited just for chance to play Brazil in final
  1. When you play Brazil the first thing you look at is the talent in the way they go forward
    Michael Bradley – Michael Bradley SOURCE: FOX Sports 5 months ago
  2. It was important to reach the final regardless of the opponent ... We were expecting to play against Spain because it was the favorite team and was playing well. But what matters is that Brazil does its job to reach our goal of winning the title.
    SOURCE: FOX Sports 5 months ago
  3. The opportunity to be in the final is special to all of us
    SOURCE: FOX Sports 5 months ago
  4. The extra day of rest will definitely help
    SOURCE: FOX Sports 5 months ago
  5. In our history, our national team has had some important and very big victories, but we have not won a major competition ... We won the Gold Cup, which made us champions of CONCACAF - that's the reason we're here - but to win now a major competition where you play the likes of Brazil, Spain, Italy and E...
    Michael Bradley – Michael Bradley SOURCE: FOX Sports 5 months ago
  6. The United States is a team very strong tactically, with obedient players ... It is dangerous on counterattacks and creates a lot of difficulties for its opponents. The players keep their concentration throughout the 90 minutes. It's a very complicated opponent for us.
    – Dunga SOURCE: FOX Sports 5 months ago

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