SPAIN WINS THEIR FIRST WORLD CUP!!!

Two years ago, the Spanish National Football team won their first European Championship in 44 years. It was then that many started to believe that Spain had a real shot at the 2010 World Cup. In fact, many had Spain as the favorites to win the First World Cup on African soil. They played a great tournament up to this point with David Villa's goals and a great heading goal by Carles Puyol to put them into the final. Now they played in their first World Cup Final going against the Netherlands.

The game was rather sloppy throughout as both sides took turns trying to put it into the back of the net. The first half had a bunch of yellow cards being handed out as both sides, especially the Netherlands, made questionable challenges. Excitement was high in the 2nd half as there were better shots on goal for both teams, especially Arjen Robben of the Netherlands getting two breakaway chances where one was deflected away by Iker Casillas' foot. Regulation ended with still no goals scored forcing the 2nd straight extra time World Cup Final. Spain came out with a desire to score and had ample opportunities to do it. Relief would finally come in the 116' when Andres Iniesta received a pass from Cesc Fabregas and managed to kick the ball, mid air, to the left part of the net and just out of reach of Dutch keeper Maarten Stekelenburg. GOAL GOAL GOAL!!! Iniesta scores the game winning goal as Spain wins their First World Cup Title, 1-0 in extra time.

Madrid is partying in the streets celebrating the win. Spain has won a lot of close games with all the wins outside the group stage coming at 1-0. They won with superb passing, a tough defense, and iron wall of Captain Goalkeeper, Iker Casillas. It was Casillas 3rd World Cup tournament as he finally lifts the trophy. As for the Dutch, it turned out that the third time was not a charm for them. They leave disappointed knowing they had chances to win this game and failed to capitalize on them.

As I look back at this World Cup their are many things to remember: Both France and Italy failing to get by the group stage; the Jabulani ball that everyone criticized; the bad officiating that haunted this tournament, especially England and Mexico; the miraculous goal by Landon Donovan to put the USA into the Round of 16; the Vuvuzelas and not being able to hear anything in the stadium. I will remember these things along with the most important thing: I GOT THE RIGHT PICK!!! Congratulations Spain. You are on top of the World.

P.S. Only 1433 days until the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Is it here yet?