WORLD CUP: SPAIN RULES !!!

Spain revelled in sweet victory as they swept aside Netherlands in  a hard fought climax of the World Cup 2010.  It was their very first claim to the coveted Jules Rimet trophy. Andres Iniesta scored the solitary goal during extra time which sent fans, spectators, viewers the world over and of course the whole of Spain into a frenzied ecstasy!  Right from kick-off the world was treated to a superb display by the best two teams in a gripping two hour final. I thought the referee, Howard Webb was being lenient, trying his best to avoid sending players off the field. De Jong's intentional kick onto the chest of Spaniard Xabi Alonso warranted a red card, but was reduced to yellow. In the end a total record of  14 yellow cards !! - including one for Iniesta for taking off his shirt after scoring . Only one Dutch player John Heitinga had to be sent off on a second yellow card.   

                     Jubilant Spain celebrating their sweet victory

                       The team that made Spain proud