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Webb defends final performance

Updated: July 13, 2010, 5:45 PM ET
Associated Press

LONDON -- English referee Howard Webb says he is satisfied with his handling of the World Cup final, despite criticism from Netherlands players after their 1-0 defeat by Spain.

Netherlands players criticized Webb's performance in Sunday's match at Soccer City in Johannesburg, complaining about a series of decisions during an ill-tempered game that was decided by Andres Iniesta's extra-time winner.

But in a statement released by the Premier League on Tuesday, Webb said that he and his ...

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