Pharoas Shock Italy; Samba Boys Blank Team USA

Two games from Group B in FIFA Confederations Cup action on Thursday in South Africa.

At Pretoria:

Goals from Felipe Melo (6'), Robinho (19') and Maicon (61', he's photographed here mobbed by teammates) helped Brazil smother the United States 3-0.

At Johannesburg:

Mohamed Homos (39', pictured here) scored the only goal of the match as Egypt knocked off Italy 1-0.

GROUP B STANDINGS:

1. Brazil (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
2. Italy (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Egypt (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. United States (GP: 2; GD: -5; PTS: 0)

Both photos from Getty Images.