When i think of Spain i think of the fire of the playing style, the heart and determination of her players. When i think of Germany i think of the technical side of soccer, the strategic visionaries. So I thought 'which would conquer'. It simply depended on who played their style better. Simply put it was Spain who filled that requirement. The largest example, as some of you might of guessed already, was Xavi's imaginative through ball and Fernando Torres' inspired run. Many players would have given up, would have submitted to the speed of the left back Phillip Lahm (fresh off of a semi final winning goal). However, thats where the Spain's determination, heart, and fire came in. Torres gingerly brushed aside Lahm in delicately chipped the ball over the experienced veteran goalkeeper Jens Lehmann. Truly, the Shot Heard Round the World. Or at least Europe. Throughout that match, Spain held a constant goal threat. Torres nearly pulled it off again. Marcus Senna's swing and miss that looked a certain goal. Sergio Ramos' header. Those are just a few examples. Germany's effort was, in my opinion, lackluster at best. They held a threat in the first 25 minutes but none of which, as you can see, they capitalized on. Even the captain, Michael Ballack, struggled. Most likely partially to do with the bloody wound he recieved. HOWEVER(Yes, there's more) if I were to rate this final i would give it an 8 for the effort both teams put forth. It was entertaining to the end. Congratulations again spain. Enjoy the cup Casillas. Viva Espania.
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