‘Spain’ Archives
Holland 0-1 Spain
Andres Iniesta struck a dramatic winner late in extra time to give Spain World Cup glory for the first time but condemned the Netherlands to their third defeat in a final. Andres Iniesta v Holland - Watch more Videos at Vodpod.
Paraguay 0-1 Spain
David Villa scored the only goal seven minutes from time after both teams missed a penalty in a hugely lacklustre affair. Spain had scored all 14 of their penalties (excluding shootouts) at the World Cup before this tournament, but have missed both so far in 2010. Paraguay 0 - Spain 1 - Watch more Videos at Vodpod.
Spain 1-0 Portugal
David Villa scored the deciding goal as Spain huffed and puffed before eventually blowing Portugal's house down. Spain 1 - Portugal 0 - Watch more Videos at Vodpod.
Spain 2-1 Chile
Spain avoided becoming the third of European football's superpowers to be toppled at this World Cup, and a potential clash with Brazil in the last 16, by overcoming Chile in this thrilling and highly tense encounter. Chile 1 - Spain 2 - Watch more Videos at Vodpod.
Spain 2-0 Honduras
Spain's David Villa celebrates his goal against Honduras World Cup: Spain easily bounced back from their surprising opening defeat thanks to David Villa's well-taken double, although Villa did become the first player to fail to score a penalty in normal play (not shoot-out) for Spain at the World Cup. Spain have now won the last 38 games in which [...]
Spain 0-1 Switzerland
Gelson Fernandes somehow bumbled in the winner in the 52nd minute to stun the pre-tournament favourites in Durban. Spain had averaged 3.3 goals per game in their previous seven group stage matches, although their luck clearly ran out today. Maybe the Swiss deserve more credit, after all they haven't conceded a goal in more than eight hours of [...]
