Fernando Torres celebrated his 80th cap in style as Spain beat Holland 1-0 to win the 2010 World Cup. The 26 year old forward joined the other 22 players of the Spain squad to become the first footballers in the country's history to win the coveted trophy. The European Champions recovered from the set-back against Switzerland in their opening group game to win their remaining six matches on their way to doing the 'double'. A highly-contested final was decided four minutes from the end of extra-time as Iniesta broke the deadlock with a shot into the far corner.
The Spain number '9' played his part in the game's only goal. It was a cross from Torres which found its way to Cesc, who in turn picked-out Iniesta in the box. The rest in now history.
Torres joined his teammates in a massive celebration as players from the bench raced down the touchline to take part in the goal celebrations in the far corner. Iniesta's goal, which arrived late on in the game, did justice as the victory was well deserved.
After collecting their individual medals it was the turn of Iker Casillas to raise aloft the World Cup. The whole of Spain had started partying with cities across the country jam-packed with thousands of chanting fans wearing red and yellow.
Soon it was the turn of Fernando to raise the World Cup. The striker added the most important trophy in World football to his 2008 European Championships medal and his Under 16 and Under 19 successes. The striker then celebrated with teammates, members of the Spain expedition, press and supporters in Johannesburg's Soccer City, whch just like Spain, was a sea of red and yellow.
Subject: Fernando Torres adds World Cup to list of international titles 
Thu Jul 22, 2010 2:51 am
