Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Netherlands 0-1 Spain - Match Report


Andres Iniesta grabbed a late winner in extra-time as Spain won the World Cup for the first time.

Iniesta struck with four minutes remaining to settle a tetchy encounter which saw English referee Howard Webb brandish a record 12 yellow cards, plus a red for Everton's John Heitinga on a night when Holland shamed the 'Total Football' for which they have been synonymous since the first of what is now three final defeats in 1974.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

spainful for germans


Spain's midfield maestro Xavi is determined to enjoy the World Cup final after his side beat Germany 1-0 on Wednesday night.
Carles Puyol powered Spain into their first FIFA World Cup™ final with a thunderous second-half header to beat Germany.

The Euro 2008 winners dominated possession in Durban but initially struggled to create clear openings against Joachim Low's impressive young side.