This time World cup was held in South Africa om 11 June till 11 July. This is the first time as African countries host a World Cup. Before World Cup, England and Italy were my favourites to lift the trophy on July 11 but yet, disappointing display by England and worse for Italy as the previous champion in Germany 4 years ago.England was predicted as this year champion but lost to Germany in the last 16 knock-out.While, Italy could not pass through group stage as they were defeated by Slovenia,new face in the world cup.I was a bit pissed off with England's match and what more Italy's squad. I think both coaches made a wrong decision in choosing his squads to South Africa. Tons of dramas happened in South Africa from referees' decisions till the finals. Left four teams in the semifinal round, Spain Netherlands Germany Uruguay.Uruguayan have made a history for their country.They were the only non-European countries in the semifinal. Even the big teams like Brazil,Argentina could make it into semifinals. They really deserved to be in the fourth place.They amazed every single eye in the world. Eventually, Spain and Netherlands met in the final. I watched the closing ceremony as it amazed me really.I give thumbs up for South Africa as the host. I could not describe how amazing the closing ceremony was. I missed the opening ceremony because I attended my school's graduation night.During the World Cup, sound of Vuvuzela,traditional trumpet for African surround the stadiums in every match.I watched the final until 4 in the morning.The final was filled with fouls,dangerous tackles by both teams.The teams kept countering each others' pitch and the match was brought till extra times,120 minutes needed for Spain to lift the cup. Spain won by the only goal by Iniesta. He is a World class player and Spanish deserved to celebrate their glory.
The closing ceremony on July 11
How the winners were welcome by their fellows.They are the World Champion
The Spain captain kissed the trophy.That night was their night.Congratulations to Spain ,two years ago they won the EURO cup and this year they lifted another trophy,The World Cup.
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