August 18th, 2010 by admin

The 2010 FIFA World Cup came down to two powerhouse teamsSpain and the Netherlandsanxious to win the championship for the first time. Fans eager to learn the outcome had to wait much longer than expected as the game stretched onand on. Shortly before the two hour mark, Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta delivered a kick into the goal and ended the game at 1-0. That one goal made Iniesta, and the rest of his teammates, national heroes.The Netherlands team was no stranger to having the title snatched from them at the last minute. This year marked the third time they have lost the final match, after 1974 and 1978. It was particularly heartbreaking this year, however, as the Dutch had not lost a single game either in this tournament or in the qualifying matches. Overall, the Dutch have won 19 World Cup games without gaining a title, making them the record-holders. Read the rest of this entry »