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- Holland played rough for want of belief they were equals
Holland's defensive tactics won few admirers as they sought to suffocate Spain's attacking instincts with heavy tackling
Mark van Bommel bustles Xavi to the turf as Holland's midfield tactics tried to nullify Spain's attack
Bert van Marwijk, the Holland coach, appeared to come into the World Cup final with little con View more »- World Cup 2010: Spain survive brutal final to become champions
Andres Iniesta's extra-time goal denies Holland in a showdown marred by 14 yellow cards and a sending-off
Spain's captain Iker Casillas lifts the World Cup trophy.
This World Cup ended the way the modern South Africa began 16 years ago: with Nelson Mandela its star. Possibly the final reward of Mandela's great politi View more »- World Cup final: Beauty was rewarded in the end – Vicente del Bosque
• Spain's manager pays tribute to patience and quality of players• 'It was rough at times but that is part of football'
Iker Casillas of Spain celebrates lifting the World Cup with team mates.
Vicente del Bosque hailed his side's first World Cup success as "a reward for beautiful football" as Spain withst View more »- Paul the 'psychic' octopus wins again in World Cup final
Spain prediction comes true as octopus rivals players for star of tournament accolade and punters win up to half a million pounds
Paul the octopus correctly chooses Spain to win the final this Sunday
Paul the psychic octopus maintained his flawless performance in the World Cup by correctly predicting that Spain's vic View more »- World Cup final: Holland and Spain's anti-football lets Europe down
We expected a classic clash of philosophies, but Holland and Spain's negativity was not a fitting end to a World Cup
The ugliness of the final was summed up by Holland's Mark van Bommel, who again somehow escaped a red card.
No more all-European finals, thank you very much. The one four years ago that ended with Zin View more »- World Cup final: Howard Webb's dream job descends into nightmare
• English referee produces 14 yellow cards – a final record• Dutch incensed on what should have been career highlight
Holland's manager, Bert van Marwijk, second from right, speaks to the referee, Howard Webb, far left.
Howard Webb had described his selection to officiate in this final as the ultim View more »- Netherlands 0-1 Spain (AET): Andres Iniesta Goal Wins World Cup For La Furia Roja
The Barcelona midfielder's 116th-minute strike makes Spain the world champions for the first time.
Spain are champions of the world after Andres Iniesta's goal deep into extra-time gave them victory over Netherlands in the World Cup final at Soccer City after a goalless first 105 minutes.
Iniesta netted as Spain bro View more »- Iniesta grabs glory for Spain
Spain were crowned world champions for the first time in their history after Andres Iniesta's late strike broke Holland hearts in the World Cup final at Soccer City.
The Barcelona midfielder struck four minutes before the end of extra time when he latched onto a Cesc Fabregas pass and volleyed past Maarten Stekelenb View more »- Iniesta secures Spanish glory
- 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 'T View more »
- Holland 0 Spain 1
He shoots, he scores: Andres Iniesta breaks the deadlock in Soccer City Stadium A final so far removed from the Beautiful Game, so far out of keeping with such a largely upbeat tournament, was settled four minutes from the end of extra time by Andres Iniesta, so crowning Spain champions of the world for the fir View more »
