Viva Espana!
Torres
Thank goodness Iniesta scored for Spain in added time - there was no way I could have watched a penalty shoot out! It wasn’t a classic final but finals often aren’t because all the energy goes into the semis. Before the match I hadn’t minded which team won but after the first half I was definitely rooting for Spain. I’m a fan of Kuyt but some of his team mates’ tackles were just too gung-ho tonight. I lost count of how many yellow cards Howard Webb dished out and have no idea why he was booed so roundly when he went up for his medal at the end. I noticed the Holland manager took his medal straight off and stuffed it in his pocket. Strange.
I was worried for Torres (and Liverpool) when he pulled up with a torn hamstring about five minutes after he’d come on but was relieved to see him on the podium afterwards. Well done Spain - you deserved it.