A late goal by Brazilian substitute Daniel Alves on Thursday night sent Brazil into the FIFA Confederations Cup finals and upset Bafana Bafana's bid for the cup.

HOLDERS Brazil were given a fright before they eventually beat a resolute Bafana Bafana to reach the final of the Confederations Cup last night.

Super-substitute Dani Alves powered home a stunning free kick, with just two minutes remaining, to break millions of South African hearts and steer Brazil to a nervy win over a battling and improved Bafana Bafana in this lively Confederations Cup

Thieves, prostitutes, Italy's exit, a United States miracle and vuvuzelas; it's all been happening at the 2009 Confederations Cup in South Africa which climaxes tomorrow at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg.

The success of this year's Confederations Cup tournament in South Africa points to a bright future for the Fifa event. Picketing from racist Spanish fans and the Pharaohs clumsy accusation that they had been burgled, when in reality they had