Posted in News on Jul 09, 2010.
Fireworks are expected at Soccer City on Sunday to see who will come out tops, the Total Football from Holland or the Masters of Ball Possession, Spain. Netherlands have looked great with both Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben both discarded by Real Madrid at the end of last season proving to be match winners.
On the other side, Spain who lost their first game of the tournament to less fancied Switzerland have been in scintillating form with Two Musketeers, Xavi Hernandez and Andreas Iniesta orchestrating things but it has been David Villa’s goals that has made the difference.
Both teams have not won the World Cup and it will be interesting to see who will take home the trophy come Sunday.
Kaizerchiefs.com went around the Village to get the views of the staff, German born Goalkeeper Coach Rainer Dinkelacker who was hoping to watch his countryman in the final tipped Netherlands for a victory come Sunday, “Holland will win for sure. We should have beaten Spain if Muller had played in that game,” he said.
Driver, Armien “Spy” Kaldine chipped in, “Holland does not stand a chance. If you watched the possession football played by the Spaniards, it will be difficult for Holland on Sunday.
Assistant Kit Manager, Mingi Motaung together with his colleague at Football Department, Joseph Matebese also back the Hollanders to win the cup.
Brand Manager Dara Carroll a big fan of Fernando Torres is rooting for Spain, “Spain has to win. I have always been a Spain girl. My favourite player is Torres, but he is yet to play as he usually does and is not in a good space at the moment. I do think though Spain have enough quality to beat Netherlands,” she said.
Head Coach, Vladimir Vermezovic said he enjoys watching Spain, “I like the way Spaniards are playing and I think they stand a good chance of winning but for me it does not really matter who wins,” said the Serbian.
Video Analyst, Kenny Dambe believes Spain will win the cup, “They are the current European champions, they have the required experience, big match temperament - because in the past two years their players have played in big finals, they are also patient in their build ups and do not play rush football,” concurred Buti Motaung.
Public Relations Manager, Thebe Mohatle joined the voice from FIFA in calling the fans to arrive early at the stadium to watch the Closing Ceremony, “This has been a great World Cup, truly African and our fans have really made a significant impact in the overall success of this tournament. I want to join the call from the Football Mother Body for fans to be at the stadium by 18:00 hrs to enjoy the Closing Ceremony to what has been a great month of football spectacle,” he said.