FIFA World Cup: Breaking the German machine Spanish cobblestone

Wards Del Bosque entire tournament took place, in fact, light. Never, we never saw the extravaganza from the Spaniards. In the semifinals, it was time to show what they are capable champions of Europe.








In Joachim Loew was only one problem - someone to replace the suspended Muller. At Del Bosque did not have any problems. And replace it made only one - removed infantile Torres and Pedro released from burning eyes. That Pedro and created the first danger in the gate Noyer. Give the ball to David Villa (David Villa), the Spaniard did everything to open an account, but the goalkeeper bundestima time out of the gate.



The Germans apparently chose defensive tactics, giving the initiative to the Spaniards. Those, in turn, lazily rolled the ball on the approaches to the penalty opponent. To some extent this is probably not only lull the German defenders, but half of the Spanish team. When Andres Iniesta down the right wing and immediately hung on the line goalie, where Puyol put his head uncertainly. The moment was over and the ball flew over the bar.

Then the game went on and did in polumoment. Great chance missed Kroos shot fly off the gate of the Spaniards, but Iker Casillas showed his class.















And then on 73 minutes, there was a goal. A corner from the left flank of the attack in the center of the penalty area and in the fight for the ball loses Pique Puyol, opened the scoring in the match accurate header.















The Germans tried to correct something, but it was all in vain. Spanish team in the final of the world championship!







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Spain - Germany 1: 0
Goal: Puyol, 73
Germany: Neuer, Lahm, Friedrich, Mertesacker, Boateng (Jansen, 52), Khedira (Gomez, 81), Schweinsteiger, Trochowski (Kroos, 62), Ezil, Podolski, Klose
Spain: Casillas, Ramos, Pique, Puyol, Capdevila, Iniesta, Alonso (Marchena 90 + 3), Busquets, Xavi, Pedro (Silva, 86), Villa (Torres 81)

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