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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Silky Spain reach first World Cup final


By Martin Petty
DURBAN (Reuters) - Carles Puyol finally cracked open Germany's stubborn defense with a superb late header on Wednesday to give Spain a deserved 1-0 win and send the European champions into their first World Cup final.
Puyol headed home Xavi's 73rd-minute corner after a Spanish onslaught to break a frustrating tactical deadlock and set up a final with Netherlands on Sunday at Soccer City in Johannesburg when new world champions will be crowned.