<b>Photos:</b> Spain vs. Netherlands in the World Cup final

Given a scoring chance when the Netherlands’ John Heitinga, second from right, makes a mess of clearing a cross from the right, Spain’s David Villa, left, kicks the ball, only to see the shot blocked by Gregory van der Wiel, right, and goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg.  (Michael Sohn / Associated Press)

The Netherlands’ Mark van Bommel, left, and John Heitinga, fight for the ball against Spain’s Andres Iniesta.  (Luca Bruno / Associated Press)

Netherlands’ Arjen Robben, right, reacts as Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas grabs the ball.  (Frank Augstein / Associated Press)

Spain’s Jesus Navas, left, kicks the ball as the Netherlands’ Giovanni van Bronckhorst seeks to wrest control.  (Gerry Penny / EPA)

The Netherlands’ Arjen Robben receives assistance prior to the match going into overtime.  (Martin Meissner / Associated Press)

Spain’s Xavi Hernandez, center, falls down next to the Netherlands’ John Heitinga.  (Bernat Armangue / Associated Press)

Spain’s David Villa, runs for the ball, but not without a challenge from the Netherlands’ Joris Mathijsen, left, and Mark van Bommel.  (Srdjan Suki /EPA)

Spain’s Sergio Ramos jumps for a header during the World Cup final match against the Netherlands.  (Matt Dunham / Associated Press)

Spain’s Jesus Navas reacts after his shot is deflected into the side netting.  (Bernat Armangue / Associated Press)

Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas, right, deflects a shot by the Netherlands’ Arjen Robben.  (Themba Hadebe / Associated Press)

Spain’s David Villa, right, kicks the ball past the Netherlands’ John Heitinga, center, and Gregory van der Wiel, left, as he tries to score a goal.  (Martin Meissner / Associated Press)

Spain’s David Villa, second from right, kicks the ball, only to see the shot blocked by the Netherlands’ Gregory van der Wiel, second from left, goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg and John Heitinga, left.  (Matt Dunham / Associated Press)

With the match in overtime, Spain’s Andres Iniesta scores a game-winning goal that gives his country its first-ever World Cup title.  (Georgi Licovski / EPA)

The game-winning goal by Spain’s Andres Iniesta, center, 28 minutes into extra time ends a stalemate with the Netherlands and leads his team to a 1-0 victory.  (GERRY PENNY / EPA)

Spaniard Andres Iniesta’s game-winning goal came when he batted a loose ball out of the air in the penalty area.  (Georgi Licovski / EPA)

Spain’s Andres Iniesta celebrates after scoring a goal during extra time to give his team a 1-0 lead. The score held up as Spain won its first-ever World Cup title.  (Kerim Okten / EPA)