(CNN)  -- Spain won the World Cup for the first time in its history as an extra-time goal from midfielder Andres Iniesta gave his country a last-gasp 1-0 victory over the Netherlands in the final at Soccer City. The showpiece game of the South Africa-hosted tournament on Sunday was littered with no less than 14 yellow cards and one red but was settled by a moment of magic by the Barcelona man after he was played in by substitute Cesc Fabregas. His 116th-minute strike was the goal all Spaniards were waiting for and spared both sides the agony of deciding the new world champions by penalties.
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Spain win World Cup for the first time with 1-0 win over the Netherlands
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Goal from Iniesta in extra time settles final without penalty kicks at Soccer City
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Dutch lose their third appearance in a World Cup final
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Game littered by 14 yellow cards and sending off for Dutchman Johnny Heitinga
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