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Confederations Cup 2005
Images from the final between Brazil and Argentina in Frankfurt, on Wednesday night.
Photographs: Getty Images
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| Schedule |
| Date | Match | Time (IST) |
| June 23 | Greece vs Mexico | 00:10 |
| June 23 | Japan vs Brazil | 00:10 |
| June 25 | S/F: Germany vs Brazil | 21:25 |
| June 26 | S/F: Mexico vs Argentina | 21:25 |
| June 29 | 3/4th play off:
Germany vs Mexico | 21:10 |
| June 30 | Final:
Brazil vs Argentina | 00:10 |
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NEWS
Adriano pushing for World Cup role
The 23-year-old striker will be demanding a starting place at the World Cup next year.
Brazil are World Cup favourites: Parreira
Brazilian coach Carlos Alberto Parreira believes his team will defend the World Cup next year as clear favourites.
Fate was against us: Pekerman
The Argentine coach said fate had been on Brazil's side as the world champions clinched the Confederations Cup with a 4-1 victory.
Robinho wants to play for Real Madrid
The Brazilian striker said he hoped to move to Real Madrid, bringing an angry reaction from his club Santos.
Brazil win Confederations Cup
The World champions scored a convincing 4-1 victory over Argentina in the final.
Ballack gives Germany third place
Captain Michael Ballack scored with a blistering free-kick in extra-time to lead 10-man Germany to a 4-3 win over Mexico and claim third place in the Confederations Cup.
Weary Argentina gear up for Brazil showdown
Argentina are hoping they can recharge their batteries for the Confederations Cup final against arch-rivals Brazil.
Sudden-death for Mexico
Argentina beat Mexico 6-5 on penalties after full-time ended 1-1 in the second semi-final of the Confederations Cup.
Adriano takes Brazil to final
The Inter Milan striker scored twice in a 3-2 victory over Germany in the semi-finals of the Confederation Cup.
Brazil beat Germany in thriller
The World champions beat the host nation 3-2 to enter the Confederations Cup final.
Mexico FA probes doping link to expelled pair
Aaron Galindo and Salvador Carmona were expelled from the Confederations Cup on Tuesday after helping Mexico upset Brazil.
Referee Michel in charge of Confederations final
The 37-year-old Slovakian supervised the Brazil - Greece and Argentina - Germany matches earlier in the competition.
Ballack back as Germany seek revenge
Germany will look to turn the tables on Brazil when they meet in the Confederations Cup semi-final, three years on from the World Cup final.
Mexico finish on top
Mexico and Greece produced the first goalless draw of the Confederations Cup in an exciting game that merely lacked a goal.
Japan hold Brazil but fail to make semis
Twice in arrears the Asian giants rallied to hold the World champions 2-2 in the Confederations Cup.
Germany top group after 2-2 draw with Argentina
Germany led twice but were forced to settle for a draw.
Tunisia score over Australia
Brazilian-born Francileudo dos Santos scored twice to give the Africans a 2-0 win over Australia in the Confederations Cup.
Brazil coach ready to gamble
The world champions will be on their way home if they lose against Japan in Cologne on Wednesday.
Don't panic, Zico tells Japan forwards
Japan take on Brazil for the last Confederations Cup semi-final place on Wednesday.
Third-choice German keeper to face Argentina
Timo Hildebrand will play his first competitive match for Germany when they face Argentina in the Confederations Cup on Tuesday.
Confident Mexico fear no-one after Brazil upset
Mexico, who will face Germany or Argentina in the Confederations Cup semi-finals, believe they can win the competition after their upset 1-0 win over world champions Brazil.
Mexico upset world champs Brazil
Jared Borgetti's goal gave the Mexicans a 1-0 victory and a place in the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup.
Japan shock Greece
Substitute Masashi Oguro scored with 14 minutes left to give Japan a 1-0 win over Greece keep the Asian champions in the hunt for a semi-final place at the Confederations Cup.
Figueroa 'tricks' in Argentina win
Argentina staved off a strong rally by Australia to win 4-2 and qualify for the semi-finals in the Confederations Cup.
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| Leading scores |
| Player | Team | Goals |
| Adriano | Bra | 5 |
| Michael Ballack | Ger | 4 |
| Luciano Figueroa | Arg | 4 |
| John Aloisi | Aus | 4 |
| Ronaldinho | Bra | 3 |
| Juan Riquelme | Arg | 3 |
| Jared Borgetti | Mex | 3 |
| Lukas Podolski | Ger | 3 |
| Kevin Kuranyi | Ger | 2 |
| Bastian Schweinsteiger | Ger | 2 |
| Jose Fonseca | Mex | 2 |
| Robinho | Bra | 2 |
| Santos | Tun | 2 |
| Masashi Oguro | Jap | 2 |
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| Group Standings |
| Group A |
| Teams | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
| Germany | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 7 |
| Argentina | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 7 |
| Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Australia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
| Group B |
| Teams | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
| Mexico | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| Brazil | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Japan | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Greece | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Note:
P=Played, W=Won, D=Draw, L=Lost, F=Goals Scored, A=Goals Conceded, Pts=Points
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