Spain edge past Germany to reach final

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DURBAN: Spain needed a 73rd minute goal from defender Carles Puyol to edge past Germany 1-0 on Wednesday and set up a World Cup final against Netherlands.

Puyol climbed above the defence to head the winner from a Xavi corner and send Spain to their first World Cup final.

The Spaniards dominated most of the match but struggled to finish off a German side that was lacking their usual pace.

In Image: Spain's Carles Puyol, second from right, celebrates after scoring a goal with teammates Gerard Pique, right, Carles Puyol, third from right, and David Villa, second from left

Text: Reuters

Images: AP