Spain vs. Honduras (21.06.2010)

On June 21, 2010, Spain showcased their football prowess in a stellar performance against Honduras in the group stage of the World Cup. The match was a pivotal moment for Spain as they aimed to recover from an unexpected loss to Switzerland in their opening game of the tournament.

From the onset, Spain dominated possession and dictated the pace of the game. Their efforts quickly bore fruit when at the 17-minute mark, David Villa found the back of the net with a deft finish to put Spain ahead. The Spaniards continued to press and were largely untroubled by their opponents throughout the first half.

The second half saw Honduras make an early change, introducing R. Espinoza at the 46-minute mark in a bid to revitalize their squad. However, Spain's control remained unshaken, and it was David Villa once again who doubled Spain's lead in the 51st minute, marking his second goal of the match.

As the match progressed, substitutions were made on both sides. Honduras brought on D. Turcios in the 63rd minute, while Spain made several strategic changes. Xavi was substituted in at the 66-minute mark, followed by Fernando Torres at the 70th, and finally Sergio Ramos at the 77th, each bringing fresh legs onto the field to maintain Spain’s momentum.

Honduras made their final substitution in the 84th minute, with D. Suazo entering the fray, but by that point, Spain's victory seemed all but assured.

The match ended with Spain securing their first win of the 2010 World Cup, thanks in large part to David Villa's brace. The Spanish team's display signaled their intent to go far in the tournament, and they eventually went on to win the cup for the first time in their history. Meanwhile, Honduras faced the tough reality of an uphill battle to progress from the group stage. This match proved to be a crucial step for Spain as they set forth on their path to glory.

Lineup Spain

Lineup Honduras

Substitutes Spain

Substitutes Honduras

Spain

Spanish national football team is one of the best national teams in history. They became World Champions in 2010 in South Africa, and have won the European Championship three times so far in 1964, 2008 and 2012, in addition to being runners-up in 1984. They won Olympic gold in 1992 and have silverware from 1920 and 2000.

Honduras

The colours of Honduras are blue and white, which can also be found on the national jerseys of this Central American country. The national football team participates in international events such as the World Cup and the CONCACAF Gold Cup (North, Central America and Caribbean Football Championship). They play their home matches at the Estadio Olimpico Metropolitano. Maynor Figueroa, who is also the captain of the national team, has the most starts for the national team, an impressive 163 in total. The top scorer is Carlos Pavón, who has scored 57 goals.

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