USA upsets Spain, wins 2–0 in FIFA Confederations Cup semifinal From Wikinews, the free news source you can write! Jump to: navigation , search Wednesday, June 24, 2009 24 June 2009 Spain 0 – 2 United States Free State Stadium , Bloemfontein Attendance: 35,369 Referee: Jorge Larrionda ( Uruguay ) Report Altidore 27' Dempsey 74' Clint Dempsey 's goal (73') sealed the victory for the USA. Image: Jarrett Campbell . The United States defeated Spain in the semifinal round of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup , claiming their first berth in the tournament's final. The United States, ranked #14 in FIFA World Rankings , snapped Spain's 35-match unbeaten streak heading into the game.