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Italy defeats U.S. 3-1 in South Africa
Of all the Italian players in their new jerseys, the standout was the guy from New Jersey. Teaneck-born Giuseppe Rossi scored twice in the...
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PRETORIA, South Africa — Of all the Italian players in their new jerseys, the standout was the guy from New Jersey.
Teaneck-born Giuseppe Rossi scored twice in the second half, Daniele De Rossi had a goal and Italy rallied to beat the United States 3-1 Monday in the FIFA Confederations Cup opener for both teams.
"I dedicate the goals to my family, who are watching the game on TV in America," Rossi said. "This is a dream. I'm playing for the world champions and I also hope to become a world champion next year."
The United States played a man short after midfielder Ricardo Clark was ejected in the 33rd minute for a late tackle on Gennaro Gattuso, but went ahead eight minutes later when Landon Donovan scored his American-record 40th international goal on a penalty kick.
Italy, 4-0-3 against the United States, wore light-blue retro jerseys and brown shorts that hark back to the Azzurri's first two World Cup titles, in 1934 and 1938.
Italy is the defending World Cup champion and the 2010 World Cup will be played in South Africa.
Rossi, 22, grew up in Clifton, N.J., but spurned the U.S. national-team program to play for Italy. He entered in the 57th minute and tied the score a minute later with a 30-yard shot after stripping the ball from Benny Feilhaber.
De Rossi scored in the 72nd minute and Rossi connected again in stoppage time of the Group B match.
In Monday's other match, Brazil beat Egypt 4-3 on a disputed 90th-minute penalty kick by Kaka, his second goal of the day.
The United States plays Brazil on Thursday.
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