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Who scored the winning goal for Spain in the 2010 World Cup?

Who scored the winning goal for Spain in the 2010 World Cup?

Andrés Iniesta
John Heitinga received a second booking during extra time, which resulted in him being sent off, and four minutes before the end Andrés Iniesta gave Spain the lead, and the title, with a volleyed shot into the corner of the goal to secure a 1–0 win.

What minute did Iniesta scored in 2010 World Cup?

116th minute
The then-Barcelona midfielder hit the winning goal against the Netherlands in the 116th minute to hand Spain a first World Cup win, which was sandwiched by two European Championship victories in 2008 and 2012 that confirmed La Roja as the pre-eminent side of the era.

Which FC Barcelona scored the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final?

Iniesta
– Every one of Spain’s goals were scored by Barça players, namely Villa (5), Iniesta (2) and Puyol (1). – Iniesta scored the winning goal in the final, late in the second half of extra against Holland on July 11, 2010.

What minute did Iniesta scored in the World Cup final?

On July 11 2010, Andrés Iniesta scored the winning goal in the 116th minute as Spain beat the Netherlands 1-0 in the World Cup final. In his celebration, the Spanish player unveiled a shirt in which he had written ‘Dani Jarque, always with us’.

In which World Cup was Spain denied a goal?

#2 Fernando Morientes’ disallowed goal: Spain vs South Korea (2002) The 2002 World Cup was a tournament of many firsts.

What was the most boring football match ever?

The “Disgrace of Gijón” is the name given to a 1982 FIFA World Cup football match played between West Germany and Austria at the El Molinón stadium in Gijón, Spain, on 25 June 1982.

Who is better Kroos or Iniesta?

In his primetime, definitely Iniesta. In all scenarios. However, currently Toni Kroos is head and shoulders above Andrés Iniesta. The main difference between the two is Iniesta getting surrounded by opponents for the entire game while Kroos isn’t, due to Iniesta playing higher up field.

Who was the highest goal scorer 2010 in Europe?

Lionel Messi
1. Lionel Messi: FC Barcelona.