According to ESPN Soccernet, a Catalan death-metal fan had become the toast of Spain. Carles Puyol was an unlikely source for the winning goal but this was a game always destined to be won by the single moment of either inspiration or error.

In fact, Puyol's goal provided both as Spain defeated Germany in regular time 1-0.

They will play the Netherlands in the World Cup final Sunday in Johannesburg. It is the first final for Spain with the Netherlands' third final.

Metal Hammer reports Carles Puyol's favorite bands are CANNIBAL CORPSEВ and NAPALM DEATH.

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