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Daily Mirror
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Tom Blow

Netherlands star "wanted to attack" Howard Webb over controversial World Cup decision

Johnny Heitinga has admitted he "wanted to attack" Howard Webb after the English referee sent him off in the 2010 World Cup final.

Heitinga was dismissed for a second bookable offence in the Netherlands' 1-0 defeat to Spain at the tournament in South Africa. He could have no complaints about his second yellow card, as he stopped Andres Iniesta running through on goal in extra time.

The game was goalless at that point, as Iniesta went on to score a late winner to secure Spain's first World Cup. Despite Premier League referee Webb having no option but to send Heitinga off, the Dutchman still believes it was an "unfair decision" 12 years on.

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