The USA are upbeat that they can pull off a major shock and defeat European champions Spain to move into the FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009 final. Coach Bob Bradley is realistic enough to know his team face an uphill battle against a side unbeaten since November 2006, but has belief in his players ahead of their semi-final here on Wednesday.
"We're excited, the team is on a high," he said. "We understand the challenge of playing Spain. From a technical standpoint, they are so proficient. But it is a chance for us to test ourselves and perhaps get to the final."
If the US do the unthinkable and win, it will go down as one of the most important victories in their football history. Bradley knows the stakes are high.
"If we are able to win it will be so important. Right from the start we have talked about growing and shooting higher and now we have an opportunity to get to the final," he said.
"It is the right kind of experience that we need and all we can do is go for it and hope that our best can take us to a new level."
"We're excited, the team is on a high," he said. "We understand the challenge of playing Spain. From a technical standpoint, they are so proficient. But it is a chance for us to test ourselves and perhaps get to the final."
If the US do the unthinkable and win, it will go down as one of the most important victories in their football history. Bradley knows the stakes are high.
"If we are able to win it will be so important. Right from the start we have talked about growing and shooting higher and now we have an opportunity to get to the final," he said.
"It is the right kind of experience that we need and all we can do is go for it and hope that our best can take us to a new level."
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