Goodbye 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa 再见南非世界杯

The 2010 FIFA World Cup is now just a memory. The world’s most watchable game has made history at the beginning as the first finals hosted in Africa soil and gave us a stack of memories to hold on to. And if you’re already suffering withdrawal symptoms, you’ll be pleased to know there’s only 1,432 days until the next event kicks-off in Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. I am sure most of us had leak of sleep during the tournament for a month and now it is the time for recovery.

Spain have won the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa final, defeating Netherlands 1-0 with a wonderful goal from Andres Iniesta deep into extra-time. Spain created history at the Soccer City, Johannesburg to clinch their first ever World Cup on 11 July 2010 and becoming the eighth team to win football's ultimate glory.

 Spain captain, Iker Casillas holds up the World Cup aloft after their victory.

Also a first, both teams from the previous final in 2006 failed to advance from the first round, as Italy and France crashed out in dramatic fashion. Fancied Brazil and Argentina were also eliminated earlier than many expected, as Uruguay and three European sides made up the last four.

Meanwhile, my favourite team, Germany took third place at the World Cup for the second tournament in a row on Saturday, 10th July with an exciting 3-2 victory over Uruguay. In its last three World Cup tournaments, Germany was runner-up in 2002 and third in 2006 at home ground.

My favourite team, Germany ended with third placing after beating Uruguay 3-2.

Soccer City witnessed a spectacular closing ceremony prior to the World Cup final.

Lasers light & fireworks display during the closing ceremony.

A projection of participating flags & Shakira performs her 'Waka Waka'.

Lights forming the words 'Thank you' in different languages. Viva Espana.

Official logo of 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

不知不觉紧张刺激的一个月世界杯球赛已结束,留下种种的回忆。我相信世界球迷为了这疯狂的赛会也经历了不少乐与哀也牺牲了工作和睡眠时间,现在人民的生活也将恢复正常,回到现实生活打拼。几个月后,多数人会忘了哪一国家夺得2010世界杯,但足球的精神永远不灭。这四年一度不能错过的球赛也随创建多项纪录,第一次成功在非洲土地举行,新的冠军诞生等。哈哈,还有一只章鱼保罗的正确预测成为全球目光的主角之一。不管世界杯是哪个国家夺下冠军,全球人民都一起观看,一起欢呼,一起渡过一段激情的日子只有世界杯才能带来这种影响力。世界杯的接力棒由此转交到2014年主办国巴西手中。

世界杯决赛在约翰内斯堡足球城球场打响,在当地周日七月十一号晚上星光闪耀,南非世界杯终极县念可揭晓,伊涅斯塔加时赛最后时刻的一脚定江山,协助“斗牛士”西班牙队以1比0击败“橙衣军团”荷兰队,成为世界杯史上的第八支冠军球队。西班牙是首支在欧洲以外夺冠的欧洲球队,也成就了欧洲杯和世界杯的“双冠王”。

从小组赛的上届决赛队伍意大利和法国被淘汰出局到热门巴西和阿根廷在八强止步,这次的世界杯也太多爆冷,就连超级球星也无法有特出的表现。

此外,在当地十号晚上也进行了季军赛的争夺战,由乌拉圭迎战德国队。双方在雨中进行一场进球大战中,最终德国队凭借赫迪拉的进球一锤定音,以3-2险胜对手,获得南非世界杯第三名,继06年世界杯之后,再次夺得第三名。如今的德国队,已不是大家所熟悉的那支“德国战车”而是由年轻组合具有超速的表现令球迷留下深刻印象,一批新秀的崛起,显示了青春无敌的朝气与活力,更向世界展示了他们美好的未来。我们四年后在巴西再见!

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