Iniesta puts Spain on top of the world
VOXAFRICA.COM | 31-12-1969 20:00
Champions of Europe and now champions of the world, Spain captured football's Holy Grail for the first time with a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands thanks to Andres Iniesta's 116th-minute strike at Soccer City. The solitary goal came with penalties looming as substitute Cesc Fabregas played in Iniesta and the little midfielder drove...
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