Spain lifted the FIFA World Cup for the first time after Andres Iniesta's 116th-minute goal secured a 1-0 victory for the European champions over the Netherlands at Soccer City.
The solitary goal came with penalties looming as substitute Cesc Fabregas played in Iniesta and the little midfielder drove emphatically across Maarten Stekelenburg and into the far corner. With this victory – their fourth successive single-goal win in South Africa – Spain became the eighth name on the FIFA World Cup Trophy and also the first European team to have triumphed on a different continent. For the Netherlands, who lost defender John Heitinga to a red card in extra time, there is only the heartache of another tale of what might have been after they completed a hat-trick of Final losses.
Spain scored 8 goals in 7 games. The fewest goals scored in World Cup history by a World Cup WINNER. Spain won with defense. They played smart from the back and as their prey became vulnerable they would attack until they scored the final blow. They were also the first and only team to win the World Cup after losing their first game.
Overall, The World Cup was awesome to watch. The colorful Nation of South Africa soared to victory as their culture shined through everyday. The third place game was awesome with 5 goals being scored and Germany winning over Uruguay 3-2.
This game was a great example of what great and exciting soccer is all about, and it was a fun game to watch.
Spain and the Netherlands championship game was a great defensive battle with a ton of exciting game scoring opportunities. All in All, The 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP WAS A COMPLETE SUCCESS.
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