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    U.S. takes giant steps with defeat of Brazil

    By Doug McIntyre

    Saturday, July 7, 2007

    Ottawa -- They knew it would take an even better effort, plus a little bit of magic, to beat mighty Brazil in their Group D finale Friday night in Canada's capital. They ended up getting both, as well as only the second meaningful U.S. victory over a Brazilian side -- at any level -- in 18 years. "It still hasn't sunk in right now," said Jozy Altidore, who scored both goals in the 2-1 win. "It was a great game, a great night." Altidore may have walked out of Frank Clair Stadium holding the ...

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