The third and final face-to-face showdown occurred with the candidates running even in national polls and the race hinging on a handful of battleground states -- particularly Ohio, Florida and Virginia.
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Now they're heading to Sunday's final to face third-seeded North Carolina, which beat Maryland in the other semifinal.
Barca, who beat Real in the semifinals last year before going on to defeat Manchester United in the final, face a heavyweight clash against Italy's seven-time winners AC Milan on Wednesday.
Racers follow the stream -- jumping off small cliffs and through waterfalls -- and a final rock face at the base creates one of the last challenges, requiring concentration and crab-walking to climb down.
The Springboks, who have yet to face the USA in their final pool match, will probably face Wales in Marseille on 7 October in their quarter-final.
Smith's side are next in action against Dundee United in Sunday's Scottish Cup quarter-final tie before Rangers face St Mirren in the League Cup final a week later.
The Cardinals, who pulled off the biggest upset in the tournament knocking off Brittney Griner and Baylor before taking out Tennessee, will face Final Four newcomer California on Sunday in the first game in New Orleans.
Del Potro, who lost to world No. 3 Roger Federer in the Rotterdam final last weekend, will face 2010 champion Michael Llodra in Sunday's final.
In the flyweight final, Ren will face Britain's Nicola Adams, who defeated five-time world champion M.
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The victim's family said the former police chief's peerage was a "final slap in the face".
If she can beat Martinez Sanchez, she will face a final against either world No. 1 Serena Williams or the formerly top-ranked Jelena Jankovic.
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Mr Bush has given a warning that if Iraq continues to remain in breach of the resolution then Mr Hussein will face his final days as the country's leader.
The top seed slipped on the green clay in the sixth game and rolled her ankle, meaning Zvonareva went through to Sunday's final where she will face Australian Samantha Stosur.
South Africa now face a final group game against France without suspended keeper Khune, midfielder Dikgachoi, who picked up a second yellow of the tournament, and with only slim hopes of qualifying.
Having defeated St Johnstone after extra-time and penalties in the Scottish Cup semi-final, Rangers will face Queen of the South on Saturday 24 May, less than 48 hours after their last league match, at Pittodrie.
The defeat is a crushing blow to co-hosts Bangladesh, who would have seen this game as a clear opportunity to muscle their way into a possible quarter-final spot and now face what could be a crucial match with England on 11 March.
Clarke's decisive strike ensured Newry's passage into the 28 February final in which they will face either Glentoran or Portadown who play on Wednesday night.
He sat with his hand over his face as the final two took to the ice before he celebrated by climbing into the crowd to hug his parents and girlfriend, Olympic hockey gold medallist Naomi van As.
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He hopes the programme, which was researched with various hospice organisations and in co-operation with the man and his family at every stage, will help break the 'last taboo' and make it easier for people face the 'final journey'.
He will play his final first-class game in his native country when Western Province face KwaZulu-Natal in the Supersport Series final.
Lennon's side have also reached the Co-operative Insurance Cup final, where they will also face Rangers.
Leicester go on to face Leinster in the final at Murrayfield on 23 May.
If the event goes to form Federer, the world number one, should face Nadal in the final.
Celtic now travel to face Rapid in their final group match five days before Christmas, with only bragging rights at stake.
Nadal, who beat Djokovic 6-3 2-6 6-1 in a thirlling final last year, will now face another Spaniard, David Ferrer, in the last four.
Australia, who have several injuries ahead of the final match of the series, face the prospect of their first whitewash in a home series.
Chelsea will now face Swansea in the final four, while another Premier League side, Aston Villa, will play fourth tier Bradford, who knocked out Arsenal.
He will face Federer in the final for the third straight year, having lost in four sets in 2006 and a five-set classic 12 months ago.
Ghana, which last won the competition in 1982, will face Niger in its final group game on Monday with Mali taking on Democratic Republic of Congo.
Antrim face Wexford in a final play-off next week but the game appears to be meaningless after the DRA ruled there should be no relegation this season.
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