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July 8th, 2010 citizenblr 50 views

The metaphorical monkey that has for decades weighed down Spain and made it a near-cripple is now one good whack away from being beaten off the Spaniards' back once and for all.

Soccer's greatest underachievers took a giant step toward immortality with a 1-0 win over Germany Wednesday night courtesy of a Carlos Puyol goal in the 73rd minute, advancing to their first World Cup final.

The ultra-stylish Spanish side masterfully dictated the pace of the…

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