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Brazil beat Germany in Confeds semifinal

NUREMBERG, Germany - Brazil skipper Ronaldinho is in action during the second half of his Confederations Cup semifinal against Germany in Nuremberg on June 25. Brazil beat Germany 3-2 to get a place in the final.

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Brazil beat Germany in Confeds semifinal

NUREMBERG, Germany - German skipper Michael Ballack converts his penalty three minutes into stoppage time to make it 2-2 at halftime the Confederations Cup semifinal against Brazil in Nuremberg on June 25. Brazil beat Germany 3-2 to get a place in the final.

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Brazil beat Germany in Confeds semifinal

NUREMBERG, Germany - Brazil striker Robinho (L) and Germany defender Bernd Schneider tussle for control of the ball during the first half of their Confederations Cup semifinal in Nuremberg on June 25. Brazil beat Germany 3-2 to get a place in the final.

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Brazil beat Germany in Confeds semifinal

NUREMBERG, Germany - Brazil forward Adriano joins his teammate Kaka in celebration after scoring his second and the team's third goal after 76 minutes in their Confederations Cup semifinal against Germany in Nuremberg on June 25. Brazil defeated Germany 3-2 to get a place in the final.

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Brazil beat Germany in Confeds semifinal

NUREMBERG, Germany - German midfielder Lukas Porolski (R) converts Sebastian Deisler's 23rd-minute corner into an equalizer in their Confederations Cup semifinal against Brazil in Nuremberg on June 25. Brazil beat Germany 3-2 to get a place in the final.

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Brazil beat Germany in Confeds semifinal

NUREMBERG, Germany - German midfielder Lukas Porolski (R) converts Sebastian Deisler's 23rd-minute corner into an equalizer in their Confederations Cup semifinal against Brazil in Nuremberg on June 25. Brazil beat Germany 3-2 to get a place in the final.

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(11)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - Brazil midfielder Kaka (R) shoots during the second half of a Confederations Cup Group B game against Japan at Stadium Cologne on June 22.

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(13)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - A security guard (R) chases a spectator who burst onto the pitch during a Confederations Cup Group B game between Brazil and Japan at Stadium Cologne on June 22.

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(4)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi is beaten by a first-half shot from Barcelona star Ronaldinho for Brazil's second goal in a Confederations Cup Group B game at Stadium Cologne on June 22. Brazil advanced to the semi-finals after drawing 2-2 with Japan.

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(1)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - Brazil striker Robinho (7) rolls an angled shot through the legs of Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi to score the opening goal during the first half of their final Confederations Cup Group B game at Stadium Cologne on June 22. Brazil advanced to the semi-finals after a 2-2 draw against Japan.

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(5)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - Barcelona star Ronaldinho celebrates after scoring Brazil's second goal during the first half of a Confederations Cup Group B game against Japan at Stadium Cologne on June 22. The teams drew 2-2, with Brazil advancing to the semi-finals.

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(9)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira (L) and Japan coach Zico congratulate each other after their Confederations Cup Group B game at Stadium Cologne on June 22.

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(8)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - Japan's Masashi Oguro (16) is congratulated by Akira Kaji (21) after ramming home the equalizer just after a free kick from midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura hit the goalpost during the second half of a Confederations Cup Group B game against Brazil at Stadium Cologne on June 22.

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(12)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - Japan midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata (R) shakes hands with Brazil midfielder Ronaldinho after their Confederations Cup Group B game at Stadium Cologne on June 22.

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(10)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - Japan midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata tries to pass the ball during the second half of a Confederations Cup Group B game against Brazil at Stadium Cologne on June 22.

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(6)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - A free kick from Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (10) hits the goalpost during the second half of a Confederations Cup Group B game against Brazil at Stadium Cologne on June 22.

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(7)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - Japan's Masashi Oguro (L) rams home the equalizer just after a free kick from Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura hit the goalpost during the second half of a Confederations Cup Group B game against Brazil at Stadium Cologne on June 22.

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(3)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (L) is congratulated by teammates after scoring an equalizer during the first half of their final Confederations Cup Group B game at Stadium Cologne on June 22. Brazil advanced to the semi-finals after a 2-2 draw against Japan.

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(2)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura shoots an equalizer during the first half of a final Confederations Cup Group B game at Stadium Cologne on June 22. Brazil advanced to the semi-finals after a 2-2 draw against Japan.

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Oguro strikes as Japan stun Greece at Confeds

FRANKFURT, Germany - Japan forward Masashi Oguro (L) and his teammates celebrate after Oguro's opening goal in the Confederations Cup Group B match against Greece in Frankfurt, Germany, on June 19. Japan won 1-0.

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Oguro strikes as Japan stun Greece at Confeds

FRANKFURT, Germany - Japan coach Zico reacts after Japan's 1-0 victory over Greece in the Confederations Cup Group B match in Frankfurt, Germany, on June 19.

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Oguro strikes as Japan stun Greece at Confeds

FRANKFURT, Germany - Japan forward Masashi Oguro reacts after scoring the opening goal in a match against Greece at the Confederation Cup Group B in Frankfurt, Germany, on June 19. Japan won 1-0.

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Oguro strikes as Japan stun Greece at Confeds

FRANKFURT, Germany - Japan forward Masashi Oguro (L) scores in the 76th minute of a match against Greece at the Confederation Cup Group B in Frankfurt, Germany, on June 19. Japan beat Greece 1-0.

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(4)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

SAINT EINNE, France - Japanese soccer players react after being defeated 1-0 by Colombia in their Group A match of the Confederations Cup tournament at Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint Etienne on June 22.

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(10)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

SAINT ETIENNE, France - Japan striker Naohiro Takahara sits on the pitch of the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint Etienne on June 22 after failing to score in the second half of a Confederations Cup match against Colombia. Japan was beaten 1-0.

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(9)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

SAINT ETIENNE, France - Japan defender Alessandro Santos (R) kicks the ball past a Colombian player in the first half of a Group A match of the Confederations Cup tournament at Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint Etienne on June 22. Colombia won 1-0 to advance to the semifinals.

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(7)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

SAINT EIENNE, France - Colombia defender Jose Mera (L) and Japan striker Naohiro Takahara struggle for the ball in their Group A match at the Confederations Cup tournament at Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint Etienne on June 22.

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(6)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

SAINT EIENNE, France - Japan coach Zico (R) consoles captain Hidetsohi Nakata after Japan were beaten 1-0 by Colombia in their final Group A match of the Confederations Cup tournament at Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint Etienne on June 22.

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(8)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

SAINT EIENNE, France - Colombia midfielder Jorge Lopez (L) battles for the ball with Japan midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata in their Group A match at the Confederations Cup tournament at Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint Etienne on June 22.

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(5)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

SAINT ETIENNE, France - Japan striker Naohiro Takahara (L) heads the ball in a Group A against Colombia at the Confederations Cup tournament at Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint Etienne on June 22. Colombia won 1-0 to advance to the semifinals. At right is Colombia goalkeeper Oscar Cordoba.

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(3)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

SAINT EIENNE, France - Colombia midfielder Giovanni Hernandez (R) shoots a goal in the 68th minute in a Group A match of the Confederations Cup tournament against Japan at Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint Etienne on June 22.

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(1)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

SAINT ETIENNE, France - Japan captain Hidetoshi makes the kick during the first half of the final Group A match against Colombia in the Confederations Cup tournament at Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in St. Etienne on June 22. Japan was beaten 1-0 by Colombia.

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(2)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

SAINT EIENNE, France - Japan striker Yoshito Okubo (L) battles for the ball with Colombian defender Gonzalo Martinez in their final Group A match of the Confederations Cup tournament at Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint Etienne on June 22. Colombia won 1-0 to advance to the semifinals.

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(4)Japan kick off Confeds with 3-0 win over New Zealand

SAINT DENIS, France - Alessandro Santos (L), Shunsuke Nakamura (C) and Hidetsohi Nakamura of Japan celebrate after Nakamura headed their team's third goal in a game against New Zealand in the Confederations Cup tournament at Stade De France in Saint Denis, near Paris, on June 18.

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(1)Japan kick off Confeds with 3-0 win over New Zealand

SAINT DENIS, France - Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura reacts after scoring the team's first goal in the 12th minute of a game against New Zealand in the Confederations Cup tournament at Stade De France in Saint Denis, near Paris, on June 18. Japan won 3-0.

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(3)Japan kick off Confeds with 3-0 win over New Zealand

SAINT DENIS, France - Shunsuke Nakamura (L) and Hidetsohi Nakata of Japan celebrate after Nakata scored their team's second goal against New Zealand in the Confederations Cup tournament at Stade De France in Saint Denis, near Paris, on June 18.

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(2)Japan kick off Confeds with 3-0 win over New Zealand

SAINT DENIS, France - Japan midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata scores the team's second goal in the 65th minute of a Confederations Cup game against New Zealand at Stade De France in Saint Denis, near Paris, on June 18.

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Oguro strikes as Japan stun Greece at Confeds

FRANKFURT, Germany - Japan coach Zico reacts after Japan's 1-0 victory over Greece in the Confederations Cup Group B match in Frankfurt, Germany, on June 19. (Kyodo)

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(13)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - A security guard (R) chases a spectator who burst onto the pitch during a Confederations Cup Group B game between Brazil and Japan at Stadium Cologne on June 22. (Kyodo)

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(9)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira (L) and Japan coach Zico congratulate each other after their Confederations Cup Group B game at Stadium Cologne on June 22. (Kyodo)

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(4)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi is beaten by a first-half shot from Barcelona star Ronaldinho for Brazil's second goal in a Confederations Cup Group B game at Stadium Cologne on June 22. Brazil advanced to the semi-finals after drawing 2-2 with Japan. (Kyodo)

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(7)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - Japan's Masashi Oguro (L) rams home the equalizer just after a free kick from Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura hit the goalpost during the second half of a Confederations Cup Group B game against Brazil at Stadium Cologne on June 22. (Kyodo)

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(8)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - Japan's Masashi Oguro (16) is congratulated by Akira Kaji (21) after ramming home the equalizer just after a free kick from midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura hit the goalpost during the second half of a Confederations Cup Group B game against Brazil at Stadium Cologne on June 22. (Kyodo)

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(3)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (L) is congratulated by teammates after scoring an equalizer during the first half of their final Confederations Cup Group B game at Stadium Cologne on June 22. Brazil advanced to the semi-finals after a 2-2 draw against Japan. (Kyodo)

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(6)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - A free kick from Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (10) hits the goalpost during the second half of a Confederations Cup Group B game against Brazil at Stadium Cologne on June 22. (Kyodo)

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(12)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - Japan midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata (R) shakes hands with Brazil midfielder Ronaldinho after their Confederations Cup Group B game at Stadium Cologne on June 22. (Kyodo)

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(2)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura shoots an equalizer during the first half of a final Confederations Cup Group B game at Stadium Cologne on June 22. Brazil advanced to the semi-finals after a 2-2 draw against Japan. (Kyodo)

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(11)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - Brazil midfielder Kaka (R) shoots during the second half of a Confederations Cup Group B game against Japan at Stadium Cologne on June 22. (Kyodo)

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(10)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - Japan midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata tries to pass the ball during the second half of a Confederations Cup Group B game against Brazil at Stadium Cologne on June 22. (Kyodo)

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(5)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - Barcelona star Ronaldinho celebrates after scoring Brazil's second goal during the first half of a Confederations Cup Group B game against Japan at Stadium Cologne on June 22. The teams drew 2-2, with Brazil advancing to the semi-finals. (Kyodo)