Carles Puyol's second-half header was enough to send Spain into their first World Cup final with a 1-0 win over Germany.

Although Spain dominated possession in their last-four meeting with Germany in Durban, their opponents had just wasted an excellent chance to open the scoring themselves through Toni Kroos when Puyol struck.

The 32-year-old Barcelona defender rose highest to meet Xavi's corner and powered his header beyond Manuel Neuer to seal a deserved victory.