Heroes & Villa-ns: Paraguay 0-1 Spain

Referee whistles the start
At the atrium of the heart
Ellis Park the soccer mart
Guaraníes, La Roja take part

Herald La Seleccio swarm
Assess La Albirroja's reform
Juggler Xavi with a brainstorm
Extorted dip shot out the norm

Rennaisance to come from Torres
Awaiting my time, he say's
Disallowed goal from Valdez
Relieved raised glasses in Jerez

Penalty by Piqué the bozo
Casillas saves from Cardozo
Instant Spain penalty from the throw
Steps up maestro Xabi Alonso

Coolly Xabi slots into the net
Ref Batres whistles to reset
Villa hugs hard to whet
Xabi then misses with regret

Iniesta weave and pass, eight to go
Pedro hits the post a great blow
Villa posts winner with his toe
Red ecstasy, red woe

03.07.10

Number 7
(c) Emdad Rahman
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