Spain's World Cup victory sparks Indonesia frenzy
Key Takeaways
- Spain won the World Cup after 16 years.
- Thousands celebrated across Ambon, Indonesia.
- Ferran Torres scored the extra-time winner.
Thousands of Spain supporters filled the streets of Ambon after Ferran Torres' extra-time winner ended Argentina's title defence and secured Spain's first World Cup triumph in 16 years.
Spain's return to the top of world football sparked celebrations far beyond Europe, as thousands of supporters in Indonesia's eastern city of Ambon took to the streets after the team's World Cup victory over Argentina.
Crowds dressed in Spain shirts and carrying Spanish flags gathered across the city in the early hours of Monday to celebrate the historic win. Cars and motorbikes formed long convoys through Ambon, while supporters waved flags as they crossed one of the city's main bridges.
For many fans, the victory ended a wait that had lasted more than a decade.
"Spain means everything to me. I love the way they play, calm, patient, and always effective. They build up their attacks slowly, making it difficult for opponents to read their game, but when the opportunity comes, they always find the goal. That's exactly what happened today," said supporter Esteren Apriyani.
She said Spain's latest success proved the team had built another championship-winning generation.
"We've waited 16 years for Spain to become world champions again. I think this generation is truly exceptional. Since winning in 2010, Spain has shown that they don't need a team full of legendary players to win the World Cup again," she added.
Another supporter, Lidya, credited Spain's defence for keeping Lionel Messi quiet during the final.
"Spain played brilliantly today. Even Lionel Messi couldn't break through their defence. He barely had any chances on the ball."
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time at New York New Jersey Stadium, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute.
The result secured Spain's second men's FIFA World Cup title and ended Argentina's reign as defending champions.
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