U.S. beats Egypt 3-0 to secure semifinal spot

Published Jun. 25, 2009 2:01 a.m. ET

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The United States secured an unlikely place in the Confederations Cup semifinals by beating Egypt 3-0 Sunday.

The Americans had looked to be heading out of the tournament after losses to Italy and Brazil, but Charlie Davies, Michael Bradley and Clint Dempsey scored in a vastly improved performance to edge the African champions for a place in the next round on goal difference.