Archive - Jun 29, 2010
Villa goal puts Spain through
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 22:44.
A 63rd minute goal by David Villa booked Spain a place in the quarterfinals of the World Cup after a 1-0 victory against Portugal in Cape Town on Tuesday night. Andres Iniesta put Villa clear with a great throughball in the box and although Portugal keeper Eduardo blocked Villa’s first shot, he pounced onto the loose ball to hit the back of the net.
It was a deserved victory for Spain who had most of the possession and had the better chances.
Villa was a constant danger down the left wing, while Anders Iniesta and Xavi controlled the midfield with their probing passes.