David Villa GOAL VIDEO: Spain Finally Scores At World Cup

Spain, one of two big favorites to win the 2010 World Cup, was stunned in its first match last week. Going into its second game today, the Spaniards need need a win and possibly multiple goals in order to have a good chance at advancing to the tournament's knockout round. After several near-goals early on against Honduras, striker David Villa earned a beautiful score in the game's 16th minute. Scroll down for video.

Update: Villa scored again in the 50th minute to pad the Spanish lead. Spain went on to win, 2-0.

WATCH:

Ten minutes earlier, Villa nearly scored on a rocket from far outside the box:

Comments

[LogicalMathMan]

12:21 PM on 06/22/2010

In my opinion, Spain's first goal was arguably the best of the tournament, so far.

[jesuswazasocialist]

10:27 AM on 06/22/2010

All over for France.

[angelneptustar]

05:55 AM on 06/22/2010

http://cyberboris.wordpress.com/2010/06/22/this-sporting-life/

Let's all be honest and admit that next to watching our own particular team winning, there is nothing so enjoyable as seeing one of our enemies beaten! In the best possible spirit of course, hahahahaha

[Pauline Walters]

02:13 AM on 06/22/2010

Soccer aka football to the rest of the world is awesome. I love the fact that it is non stop action and that it does not stop, then start and stop and then start.

[Hareega]

02:07 AM on 06/22/2010

great game for Spain, but with all these chances that they missed I am certain they won't go far in this World Cup, same old Spain in the World Cup: quarter finals at best

[MarkMad]

08:37 PM on 06/21/2010

About time, where have you been? Welcome back.

This cup is just full of surprises; referees incapable to arbitrate, fights among players and coaches, big team unable to move on, what other misfortunes should we expect?

[Hareega]

02:08 AM on 06/22/2010

this happens with each cup

[Mississippi Red]

07:55 PM on 06/21/2010

Nice goal. HuffPost 'sports' section sucks. Only about 10% of the articles are about sports. The rest is sensationalist crap and celebrities.

[zepov]

07:59 PM on 06/21/2010

Yeah. Unfortunately that's becoming more common as more lemmings wade deeper into the waters of celebrity watching.

[KIVPossum]

12:53 AM on 06/22/2010

If you want sports, best head somewhere else. Ths is normally the sports gossip section.

[Viva Madrid]

07:35 PM on 06/21/2010

best goal so far.
illa illa illa, Villa maravilla!!!!!!

[Alex Da Ponte Melo]

06:44 PM on 06/21/2010

Not impressed...

[Hare]

06:07 PM on 06/21/2010

The Spanish are playing baaaaad, continue like that and go home sooner than the North Koreans

[Alexander2791]

05:27 PM on 06/21/2010

if Spain continues to play laid back as they did today and missing that many goals, I am willing to bet that they will not win against Argentina, brasil, Portugal or germany. Anyone interested to bet, just reply to my blog.

[afwxman adrop]

10:27 PM on 06/21/2010

Absolutely, I've never seen a team with that many open looks, pass instead of taking a shot.

[Quotidien]

05:12 PM on 06/21/2010

Deluxe Villa for two...

[tcnsrq]

05:03 PM on 06/21/2010

the sport is full of homers...not to mention divers.

[getcaption]

04:33 PM on 06/21/2010

My respect for Alexi Lalas is taking some deep root. It was kind of disappointing for the commentators on ESPN to be practically cheering on Spain while dismissing Honduras. I am very impressed with Alexi Lalas for mentioning that Honduras, Mexico and USA are representing Concacaf and that he would have liked to see Honduras get better results. Good for him for cheering on a team from an association that his country belongs to. Wish more people showed that sense of affiliation that's so critical in this sport when watching this game.

[thehoopoe]

04:38 PM on 06/21/2010

Alexi Lalas is the worst commenter on the sport and I wish he would go away.

[getcaption]

04:42 PM on 06/21/2010

I don't like his commentary either but he really impressed me today when he talked so sincerely about his wish for Honduras. It really was touching. Nice that he had that sense of unity with fellow concacaf teams.

[Alexander2791]

05:31 PM on 06/21/2010

I agree. He does not compare well with others on CNN or Europeans like Gullit.

[Alexander2791]

05:29 PM on 06/21/2010

A Lalas is very biased and poor commentator who let his emotions take over his judgment. I will choose Gullit anyday over him as a soccer commentator.

[princeza]

04:22 PM on 06/21/2010

Spain wins on two beautiful goals by David Villa!! Spain had chances for more (including a blown PK by Villa), and some squandered chances in the box (too fancy, boys, take the shot!). Good game!!

[thehoopoe]

04:25 PM on 06/21/2010

Its seems they prefer to pass than to take the shot. I don't get it.

[piul05]

04:28 PM on 06/21/2010

That's a problem Brazil has as well - it can be infuriating.

[ckinsobe]

06:03 PM on 06/21/2010

Gomez from the Honduran team had a great save when the ball was practically inside. I think he had another save earlier too....

[princeza]

06:24 PM on 06/21/2010

He did have a couple good saves, and the Spanish shouldn't have had so many chances.