Spain’s World Cup hero Andres Iniesta was almost overcome with emotion after helping his country to glory in South Africa.
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Del Bosque elated with Spain triumph
A euphoric Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has admitted his side were given a tough test by Holland in the World Cup final.
Holland round on referee
Holland coach Bert van Marwijk has criticised referee Howard Webb after Spain triumphed 1-0 in extra time in the World Cup final.
Spain are world champions after Iniesta seals late victory
As I write, Spain’s players are celebrating all around on the pitch at Soccer City. Holland’s players are lying distraught in defeat. A final that had looked to be heading for penalties was settled at the death by Andres Iniesta’s goal in the 116th minute of extra time.
World Cup final preview: Holland v Spain
Final
Soccer City Stadium, Johanesburg
Kick-off: 19:30
Africa’s first World Cup will provide a new winner when Spain face Holland at Johanesburg’s Soccer City stadium.
Holland will be hoping it is third time lucky after suffering back-to-back final defeats in 1974 and 1978, while for European champions Spain, whose previous best finish was fourth place in 1950, this marks an opportunity to finally
Del Bosque hails Spanish players
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has described his side’s performance as “extraordinary” after they beat Germany 1-0 to earn a place in their first World Cup final.
Gavin Hamilton: Two best teams are in the Final
Four semi-finalists, two tense games, but the right Final line-up in Johannesburg on Sunday.
The two semi-finals could not have more different, producing contrasting styles of football and scorelines, but the right teams will compete in Sunday’s finale at Soccer City.
Spain edge out Germany to reach first World Cup Final
Whoever wins the 2010 Final, World Cup history will be made on Sunday. There will be a new name on the trophy after Spain beat Germany 1-0 in a tense and enthralling encounter in Durban. Spain will now play Holland in Sunday’s finale in Johannesburg.
Del Bosque confident ahead of Germany clash
Vicente Del Bosque goes into Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final admitting that it is not only “the most important match” of his career but also a time for Spain to redress the balance of their footballing history.
World Cup Preview: Germany v Spain
Traditional World Cup powerhouses Germany and pre-tournament favourites Spain meet in Durban tonight, with a match-up against Holland in Sunday’s final the prize awaiting the winners of this much-anticipated second semi-final.
