¡España!

The Spanish have finally done it. They've broken through and won a World Cup by defeating the Netherlands 1-0 in extra time on a Andrés Iniesta shot in the 115'.

While entertaining, the Final was extremely sloppy and full of hard challenges that produced 14 yellow cards and a red card to the Dutch's John Heitinga in extra time as a result of 2 yellows. Yet the game was very wide open for the most part with both sides getting several better than decent chances at glory. However, keepers Iker Casillas from Spain and Maarten Stekelenburg from Holland were both up to the task as they both played exceptionally well with 5 saves apiece. Twice Casillas stoned the Dutch's Arjen Robben on breakaway attempts that looked like sure goals. Not to be outdone, Stekelenburg made a beauty of a kick save on Spain's David Villa and Cesc Fabregas.


Eventually the magic was going to wear off for one team, and Iniesta was determined to make it the Netherlands. Stekelenburg was still able to get his fingertips on the much maligned Jo'bulani ball, but it found the back of the net sending an entire country in a celebration that will last for a long time. Iniesta's goal was the latest game winner in a World Cup Final and it brought an end to an incredible and successful tournament.

Congratulations to Spain and Uruguay's Diego Forlán who was awarded the Golden Ball by FIFA given to the best player over the course of the entire tournament.