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edge past Germany to reach first World Cup final” plus 7 more- Spain edge past Germany to reach first World Cup final - Aviva take over from Guinness as Premiership rugby sponsors - Manchester United to open Ireland’s new Aviva Stadium - Flintoff on the comeback trail with schoolboy club - Justin Rose is blossoming at just the right time - Vuvuzela mania reaches the UK as Lord’s ban the horn - Holland hopeful of Germany match-up for World Cup final - Springboks sweat on fitness of locks ahead of opener Spain edge past Germany to reach first World Cup final Posted: 07 Jul 2010 03:19 PM PDT Spain reached their first World Cup final with a slender 1-0 victory over Germany in Durban. In a closely-contested match, Vincente del Bosque’s side eventually converted their superior possession into an historic victory courtesy of a powerful headed goal by Carles Puyol. It marks the biggest chapter in Spain’s history and they will now face the Netherlands on Sunday night, with neither teams having previously lifted the World Cup trophy. Spain dominated the midfield on the night as the quartet of Xabi Alonso, Xavi, Andrés Iniesta and Pedro looked for routes past the stout German defenders. Germany’s Bastian Schweinsteiger desperately tried to make his presence in midfield felt but was left frustrated and Mesut Özil’s trademark trickery was largely limited by an attentive Spanish defence. The German counter-attacks which had led to destructions of Argentina and England were kept to a minimum, perhaps hampered by the absence of the suspended Thomas Müller. Miroslav Klose was never really granted the opportunity to equal Ronaldo’s World Cup goal record. Spain’s grip on the match tightened in the second half. A dangerous run by Pedro on the right caused disarray amongst the German rearguard as the young Barcelona forward slid a pass to Alonso. The midfielder dragged his effort wide and moments later a second attempt forced Neuer into a save. Spain then continued to exert pressure on the buckling German defence. This time Pedro and Alonso combined to slot in Iniesta on the right wing. The Barcelona midfielder raced to the touchline before delivering a low ball across the six-yard box which sped agonisingly past David Villa’s outstretched boot. For a team who play slick passing football, it was somewhat ironic that Spain’s winner came from a set piece. Xavi’s corner was met by the brave Puyol who sent a ferocious header crashing into the net. It proved decisive as the Germans failed to muster the energy to mount a resurgence with only two shots on goal during the entire 90 minutes. German fans will claim they were denied two penalties by referee Viktor Kassai. The first incident came at the end of the first half when Özil appeared to be clipped by Sergio Ramos, the second when Schweinsteiger was felled by Puyol. Both were waved away by Hungarian official. As the final whistle approached, only selfish play from Pedro denied substitute Fernando Torres the opportunity to cement the victory but fortunately his hesitation proved irrelevant. Spain were deserved victors and the purists have been rewarded with a final boasting two of international football’s most exciting sides. Aviva take over from Guinness as Premiership rugby sponsors Posted: 07 Jul 2010 12:10 PM PDT Premiership Rugby has announced a new long-term sponsorship deal with leading UK insurance company Aviva. The four-year £20 million deal spells the end to the partnership with Diageo Great Britain under the Guinness brand. "A title sponsorship deal with Aviva, which is such a strong international consumer brand, is another significant milestone in the growth of Premiership Rugby,” said Mark McCafferty, the Chief Executive of Premiership Rugby. Mark Hodges, Chief Executive of Aviva UK added: "This is a fantastic sponsorship which is going to give us great opportunities to reach many of the people and businesses we work with across the UK. "We've invested a lot of time and effort looking for and researching the right sponsorship opportunity and we know that rugby fits absolutely with Aviva. "It appeals to many of our customers and to the other businesses we work with in the UK, so this sponsorship will give us exciting opportunities to connect with them and deliver significant business benefit." Jon Varney, the Commercial Director of Premiership Rugby, recognises the commercial benefits of the new partnership. "Our Partnership with Aviva marks the beginning of a very exciting chapter in the growth and continuing professional development of the club game in England, as we commence new broadcast contracts for the first season of Aviva Premiership Rugby with ESPN, Sky and ITV,” said Varney. "Premiership Rugby's values reflect those of Aviva and we share its visions to further strengthen the professional game, while supporting the role of local communities in the growth and long term success of the sport". The deal will commence with the 2010-11 Aviva Premiership season beginning on 4 September. Manchester United to open Ireland’s new Aviva Stadium Posted: 07 Jul 2010 09:38 AM PDT Manchester United will take on an Airtricity League XI in the first-ever match at the recently-completed Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The friendly, which takes place on 4 August, will be closely followed by the first-ever international friendly at Ireland’s new home when World Cup quarter-finalists Argentina visit a week later. The 50,000-seater stadium took just under three years to complete and was built on the site of the old Lansdowne Road stadium, which was demolished in 2007. The new stadium, which will also become home to Ireland’s rugby union team, is also set to host the 2011 UEFA Europa League final. Republic of Ireland and Manchester United defender, John O'Shea, has expressed his excitement at the prospect of playing at the new ground. "I am really looking forward to the match in Dublin,” said O'Shea. “We have a massive following of fans from Ireland and I know they will do us proud and give us great reception in the new Aviva stadium.” It marks an historic moment for domestic Irish football, a point highlighted by Damien Richardson, who will oversee the management of the Airtricity XI in their friendly match against the Red Devils. "The opening of Aviva Stadium is a hugely important development and it is a source of pride that the Airtricity League will be given the opportunity to officially open the new home of Irish football," said Richardson. He continued: "With the international profile of this game, it represents a wonderful opportunity for our players to highlight the quality of professional football on show here in Ireland." Richardson will spend the next weeks visiting Airtricity League matches before naming a squad to face the 18-time English champions later this month. Flintoff on the comeback trail with schoolboy club Posted: 07 Jul 2010 06:59 AM PDT Andrew Flintoff is plotting a comeback for his former junior club as the all-rounder continues his rehabilitation from knee surgery. 'Freddie' could represent Northern League club St Annes after league authorities amended a residency rule to allow the Dubai-based Flintoff to play. The 32-year-old retired from Test and first class cricket at the end of the 2009 Ashes series but has reiterated his desire to return to the limited overs game. Deep vein thrombosis complicated his initial recovery however, and Flintoff is still in the early stages of rehabilitation. He has returned from Dubai, where he relocated with his family last year, in order to step up training and has batted in the Lancashire nets. During his absence England's one day teams have won the T20 World Cup and beaten Australia and South Africa at 50 over level, leading some to question his potential value to the national team. However, Flintoff has one year remaining on his IPL deal with Chennai Super Kings and is keen to extend his highly successful career for as long as possible. Justin Rose is blossoming at just the right time Posted: 07 Jul 2010 05:45 AM PDT Justin Rose is undoubtedly enjoying the best five-week spell of his career, but the question many are asking is: what took him so long? It was 12 years ago now at Royal Birkdale in 1998 that a 17-year-old Rose sent the British faithful into a frenzy when he finished in fourth place. It seemed the world was his oyster; all he had to do was grab hold. Not so fast. Rose, who was an amateur at the Open that year, went pro shortly after and promptly missed his first 21 cuts. Yes, 21. This overlapped from 1998 to 1999 and the following year was not much better for the young Englishman, as he missed 13 of his first 18 cuts. Up-and-down golf throughout the decade with a few wins mixed in, but for the most part it was a lot of heartbreak. Rose has devoted almost all of his golf to the PGA tour over the last seven years, but even playing most of his events in America he had failed to win a PGA event. That is, until just over five weeks ago. Last month, the Memorial Tournament witnessed Rose’s re-emergence. A victory at Jack Nicklaus' tournament, his first ever on the PGA tour, gave him not only the long-awaited triumph but, as we would find out, some newly-found confidence as well. Three weeks later he seemed poised to win for the second time in June. He took a three-shot lead into the final round of the Travelers Championship only to fumble to a 75 and a ninth-place finish. Not to let it deter him—as it would have the old Justin Rose—a week later he again stormed out to a big lead after the third round, this time a five shot cushion at the AT&T National. Again, though, a poor Sunday start, and the lead was gone. But Rose found some resolve this time. Seven consecutive pars to finish the Sunday round and he hung on for a one-shot win. Rose has suddenly jumped to second place in the Fed Ex Cup standings, trailing only Ernie Els. He is third on the PGA money list for the year and has finished in the top ten five times already. It is fairly remarkable for somebody who failed to qualify for the year's first two majors. Rose has also suddenly placed himself in Colin Montgomerie's sites for a Ryder Cup birth. He has moved into eighth place in Ryder Cup points, ahead of the likes of US Open winner Graeme McDowell and Rhys Davies. Following his win at the AT&T Rose was asked if he thought he was playing the best golf in the world right now. "I think it is a fact," he said, not shying away from the possibility. "I don't look at it any other way. I'm playing great." Although he missed the year's first two majors, he will be at the third, the British Open at St Andrews later this month. And although Tiger Woods will no doubt be the favorite to win again on the hallowed grounds, one should not overlook the almost 30-year-old Rose. The way he is playing, he has a chance to woo the Open crowds again, 12 years later. Vuvuzela mania reaches the UK as Lord’s ban the horn Posted: 07 Jul 2010 04:10 AM PDT Premier League beware, the vuvuzela craze has already reached the UK, weeks ahead of the 2010-11 season. Anyone who tuned into Pakistan's two T20 matches with Australia at Edgbaston this week will be forgiven for thinking they were watching another World Cup match. Partisan Pakistani fans cheered Shahid Afridi's side to a convincing 2-0 series win, not with their traditional 'Pakistan Zinzabad' refrain, but with the vuvuzela's unique 'beehive' din. Pakistani cricket fans are famous for their cacophony of noise during matches, but Sky commentator David 'Bumble' Lloyd has led cricket's vuvuzela backlash. The former England coach posted this on his twitter account: "Question…if you were a pakistan cricketer, which would you want to hear. PAKISTAN ZINDABAD from 10000, or 10000 horns?" The two sides now face each other in a two test series, starting at Lord’s next week. And the home of cricket has already announced that vuvezela's will be banned from St John's Wood. Replying to questions posed by Lloyd, and BBC correspondents Jonathan Agnew and Alison Mitchell, the Home of Cricket twitter account replied emphatically. "Just to confirm, Lord’s is a vuvuzela-free zone." How MCC officials deal with those who will inevitably attempt to smuggle vuvezela's into the ground could be of great interest to football chairman up and down the country. What do you think of the vuvuzela phenomenon? Will it sweep the country during the upcoming football season or should football clubs move to ban the horn? Have your say below. Holland hopeful of Germany match-up for World Cup final Posted: 07 Jul 2010 04:02 AM PDT Holland are relishing the prospect of avenging their famous 1974 World Cup defeat to Germany, should Joachim Löw’s side progress against Spain this evening. Coach Bert van Marwijk admitted after his team saw off Uruguay 3-2 that beating the Germans would make victory even sweeter. "I remember the match in 1974 very well," said van Marwijk. "I was still playing back then and we played a wonderful game against Germany, but we lost that game when we should have won it. "We played well and we had a unique generation. Johan Cruyff was the best footballer I ever saw." The rivalry between the two sides is one of the most intense in European football. Johan Cruyff's famous 1974 'total football' team were favourites to beat their West German neighbours when they met in Munich. Cruyff was brought down for a penality, converted by Johan Neeskens inside the opening minute, but Franz Beckenbauer's Germany recovered to win 2-1. Springboks sweat on fitness of locks ahead of opener Posted: 07 Jul 2010 03:57 AM PDT Springboks coach Peter De Villiers has delayed announcing his starting XV due to late fitness tests on two of his players, just days before their Tri-Nations opener. Experienced locks Danie Rossouw and Bakkies Botha face a race against the clock to be fit for the test against New Zealand at Eden Park on Saturday. De Villiers will be keen on fielding his strongest XV as his side look for their first win at Eden Park since 1937. The squad arrived in Auckland on Monday and have no other injury concerns ahead of Saturday's match. The Springboks will undoubtedly miss the experience of talented scrum half Fourie Du Preez, whose shoulder injury requires season-ending surgery. Ricky Januarie is likely to deputise in the No.9 jersey for the Springboks although recent Ulster signing Ruan Pienaar is also in contention. Elsewhere, New Zealand have far less worries ahead of the crunch opener, with coach Graham Henry naming the most experienced starting fifteen in All-Blacks history. A combined 671 caps in the team (22 more than the previous record), includes recalls for the experienced centres Ma'a Nonu (46 Caps) and Conrad Smith (35), in addition to winger Joe Rokocoko (62). With South Africa and New Zealand matching up on consecutive weekends, the Wallabies have slightly more time to prepare and injury concerns of their own. Scrum half Will Genia is confident of making their first match in the competition against the Springboks on 24 July despite breaking his thumb in the Wallabies’ narrow defeat to England last month. The Reds player of the season was replaced against Ireland by the talented Luke Burgess but coach Robbie Deans will be keen to have his first choice half-back available come 24 July. New Zealand Team to face South Africa: Backs: Mils Muliaina, Cory Jane, Conrad Smith, Ma’a Nonu, Joe Rokocoko, Dan Carter, Jimmy Cowan Forwards: Tony Woodcock, Keven Mealamu, Owen Franks, Brad Thorn, Tom Donnelly, Jerome Kaino, Richie McCaw (captain), Kieran Read Replacements: Corey Flynn, Ben Franks, Sam Whitelock, Liam Messam, Piri Weepu, Aaron Cruden, Richard Kahui. You are subscribed to email updates from The Sport Review To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. 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