Fabregas says U.S. can reach semifinal

(GSM) – Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas has praised USA team’s spirit after their narrow win against Algeria and said the Yanks could reach the semifinal at the World Cup.

The United States have defeated the European champion Spain by 2-0 in the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup but the Arsenal star has impressed by their brilliant performance in the World Cup.

The 23-year-old midfielder, told The Sun: “The best moment for me at the World Cup so far was that nail biting end when the USA scored in the last minute against Algeria. It was an incredible finale and was the most memorable one for me.

“Everybody is talking about it. That was a great moment and they are a great team.

“We found that out when they beat us in the semi-finals of the Confederation Cup last year.

“So I wasn’t surprised at all they finished top of the group. They are fit and strong and dangerous on the counter-attack.

“They have spirit too – they came from two goals down against Slovenia to get a draw and scored in injury time against Algeria to go through. The USA never give up. That’s why I believe they can go much further because they fight to the end and work so hard.”

“I can see them reaching the semi-finals and then who knows what might happen,” he added.

If the U.S. qualified the semi-finals, they would most likely play with the Confederations Cup champion Brazil.