Spain & UK condemns Oranje

LONDON - It is undeniable, match between the Netherlands and Spain, Monday (12/7/2010) early this morning, including one of the toughest matches in the World Cup final. Spanish and British media immediately blamed Bert van Marwijk squad as antagonist of the "damaging football."

Spain ensure their first title at the World Cup after the Dutch conquered with the score 1-0. However, the victory was not gained easily. Foster children Vicente del Bosque had to fight hard against Wesley Sneijder et al which appears more aggressive than usual.

British referee, Howard Webb, carrying out 15 yellow cards throughout the 120 minutes of the game. 10 yellow cards addressed to the Oranje squad, including two for John Heitinga who finally expelled during extra-time.

Predictably, the Spanish media had launched a verbal attack to the Dutch squad. Leading daily, Marca, referring to the Dutch intentionally intimidate David Villa et al. "Violence (Dutch squad) is quite restricting the Spanish game, but not enough to hinder their superiority," wrote Marca.

El Mundo also pretty hard to criticize the troops Orange. "At 116 minutes, the little witch (Andres Iniesta) finally hammering a nail into the coffin 11 Netherlands terkasar player who ever lived."

However, Spanish media coverage seems quite 'generous' than the British media.

The Sun, Steve Howard openly attacking De Oranje through his editorial column titled, "Kotori Netherlands World Cup."

"(The Netherlands) is a finalist who has been tarnished and European football tournament. They no longer make the world fall in love with Dutch football. Hard to believe they will be like this game," wrote Howard.

Daily Mail condemns behind three times World Cup finalists who accuse Webb being biased towards the fleet Matador by calling them "dirty Dutch squad."

Meanwhile, The Guardian was more neutral. Although the Dutch did not reject aggressive performance, they also claim to be disappointed with the performance of Spain is less biting.

"The game last night should serve two rivals who have great talents in the attacker's most modern football era. But, the audience must wait until the end of extra time to Andres Iniesta's goal. 84 thousand spectators in the stadium, along with another 700 million around the world is left to guess- guess, when the game starts. "