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Iraq optimistic about Confederation semis after draw
JOHANNESBURG, June 14 (Reuters) – Iraq coach Bora Milutinovic is optimistic the team can make the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup after holding hosts South Africa to a goalless draw in the opening match on Sunday.
Torres hat-trick inspires Spanish rout
RUSTENBURG, South Africa, June 14 (Reuters) – Spain striker Fernando Torres scored a stunning hat-trick in the opening 17 minutes to inspire Confederations Cup favourites Spain to a 5-0 rout of New Zealand on Sunday.
Iraqis put damper on hosts’ opening party
JOHANNESBURG, June 14 (Reuters) – Asian champions Iraq put a damper on South Africa’s opening party at the Confederations Cup on Sunday, holding the hosts to a 0-0 draw in a preliminary dress rehearsal for next year’s first World Cup finals in Africa.
Italy’s American-born Rossi hopes to play U.S. team
PRETORIA, June 13 (Reuters) – Italy’s American-born striker Guiseppe Rossi hopes to get a chance to play against the United States when the countries clash in the Confederations Cup on Monday.
