VIVA ESPANA !............POSTCARD FROM A NATION GONE CRAZY

And why shouldn't they ? After all the people of Spain have waited for a long time for this moment of glory. I feel sorry for the Dutch though. This was their 3rd appearance in the Finals and once again for them it turned out to be the same old story of, so close yet so far. I am sure sure it hurts them real bad.

But there is no taking away from the Spanish team. Barring the first encounter with the Swiss team, they improved as the Cup progressed and peaked at the right time. They might not have scored as many goals, but in the end they proved a worthy Champion. They thoroughly deserve their place under the sun.

KUDOS SPAIN!

SUPER SUNDAE.......THIS IS IT! CURTAIN FALLS ON WORLD CUP 2010

It's indeed a Super Sundae :-). A mouthwatering encounter between two of the most gifted footballing powerhouses. Tonight the dutchmen and the spaniards are on the brink of making history. One will try to end its 32 year long agonising wait, for another shot at the ultimate glory and the other will finally vie for its rightful place in the soccer hall of fame.

MAY THE BEST TEAM WIN. And I hope the finale lives up its billing of a ' tooth for a tooth eye for an eye ' face-off.

SLEDGEHAMMER COMETH ..............TAEKEMA THE DESTROYER

Continuing with Hockey, how many of you have seen Mr. Sledgehammer Taeke Taekema in action? It's a sight to behold to see this man wait for the ball on top of the D and seconds later bury it in the goal like a bullet. He is undoubtedly one of the finest exponent of penalty corner in the world today. With more than 100 international matches under his belt this Dutchman is a magician with the stick.

Mark my words, this man can single - handedly take his team all the way to the finals. On his day, he can destroy any opposition.