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Johannesburg – Spain confirm themselves as the best in World Cup 2010 after defeating the Netherlands in the final game with the score 1-0 at Soccer City Stadium, Johannesburg, Monday (12 / 7)

Andres Iniesta was the hero of the Spanish victory with the single goal to the Dutch goal in the second half extra-time.

Spain also successfully mated after the title two years ago won the European Cup trophy by beating Germany in the final game.

While the Dutch had to go back satisfied for the third time must be a runner up in World Cup football festival. Previously they also became runner up in 1978 and 1974.
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Port Elizabeth – Germany positions itself as the third best team in the World Cup in 2010 after winning a duel against Uruguay with a score of 3-2 in the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, Sunday (11 / 7)

Results of the German picked exactly the same as their successful record in the World Cup in 2006, when they hosted. The victory was also a proof of the truth of Paul’s prophecy Octopus some time ago.

While Uruguay had to be satisfied with the results as the fourth best team in this tournament. Even so, they should be proud with this result considering Uruguay took part in this tournament as a team is not winning.

The road game

Germany is down with some reserve players under pressure from Diego Forlan on the early minutes. In the third minute free-kick had threatened, if only widened from goalkeeper Hans-Joerg Butt.

At nine minutes, Arne Friedrich was almost makes Germany the lead if it is not about the header with just the ball wide. The ball rebounds sontekan Thomas Muller also were driven back row Uruguay.
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The Netherlands came from a goal down to beat 10-man Brazil 2-1 in their World Cup quarterfinal clash in Port Elizabeth on Friday.

An early goal from Robinho had put Brazil in command, but in the second half the Dutch drew level when Wesley Sneijder’s cross was deflected into his own net by Felipe Melo.

Inter Milan’s Sneijder then headed his team ahead in the 68th minute after Arjen Robben’s corner had been cleverly flicked on by Dirk Kuyt.  A miserable afternoon for Melo was completed when he was sent off for stamping on Robben.  The Dutch will play either Uruguay or Ghana in the semifinals, but for Brazil and coach Dunga it is a bitter defeat.

“We are all responsible for this situation but I have the greatest responsibility,” he told AFP.  The inspirational Sneijder was surprised to score the winner with a rare headed goal.

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