Anybody watching the Confederations Cup?

[Ron Obvious]

I didn't think I was going to bother, but it was on espn3.com (and I cancelled my dish) so I gave it go. Much to my surprise, it's been a pretty fun tournament so far. Spain have dropped their false number 9 nonsense and are playing like a proper team again both scoring and conceding goals, Brazil are winning but they and Neymar are not really convincing me yet. Japan looked pretty good technically and should have won against Italy. Tahiti were obviously the crowd darlings and, much to their credit, tried to play proper football instead of a San Marino-like 10-0-0 formation.

It's Spain - Italy and Brazil - Uruguay in the semis which start today 11:45 PST/2:45 EST. All sides will want to win, but it will almost certainly be a Brazil - Spain final unless Brazil go all 1950 again.

[Ron Obvious]

1. Nobody?

You missed a great game today!

[Aquavit]

2. I wish!

I wish I had more time these days to watch, sounds like the Italy/Spain match today was something else. Hopefully Dante and Luiz Gustavo win in the final!

[BlueCollar]

3. You called it

Watched 2'nd halves yesterday and today.

Thought todays game was better than yesterday although I thought Suarez might do what he does in the last moments yesterday.

Italy looked very good today.

Looking forward to the final at the Maracana.

I've witnessed some incredible games there...this one should be very god.

Brasil/Espana

Wish I could be there.

[Ron Obvious]

4. Today's was definitely better

Yesterday was fairly cagey stuff and Neymar is beginning to irritate me with his antics. Lots of rolling around and petty fouling.

Italy dominated the first half today and totally rattled and surprised Spain who did manage to regroup in the second half, but Italy could've been 2-0 up by halftiime It was a surprisingly good-natured game given the rivalry without any nasty stuff whatsoever. Good to see.

I wanted Spain to win, but only because I want to see Brazil play Spain and Italy would've been worthy winners today. What a cool series of penalties too (for 12 out of 13). I always love it if the keepers have to take one.

Final on Sunday!