In the end the tiki-taka proved too much and the usual scoring opportunities did not go begging. The Spanish National Football Team beat its Italian counterpart today in an exhilarating UEFA European Championship Final in Kiev, Ukraine. A vintage performance by the Spaniards saw David Silva score early (14') in the first half off a great Cesc Fabregas cross from close in and Jordi Alva doubled the lead (41') after a 48 yard run and a millimeter perfect Xavi Hernandez pass. It was an even possession game for the better part of the first half and into the early part of the second, but the result was in little doubt before half-time and the second half was a Spanish coronation. World history...
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