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Updated On: 12 July, 2010 08:36 AM IST | | Agencies
Oracle octopus finishes historic World Cup run with his eighth accurately-predicted result in a row, as Spain clinch the trophy
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Oracle octopus finishes historic World Cup run with his eighth accurately-predicted result in a row, as Spain clinch the trophy
Salty soothsayer Paul, the "psychic" octopus, finished the World Cup with with a flawless record as Spain's 1-0 win over the Netherlands in last night's final leaves him with eight perfect predictions.
The eight-legged oracle has become a World Cup sensation by correctly forecasting all seven Germany games in South Africa and he finished the tournament in style by predicting a Spanish victory in Sunday's final.
As Paul foretold last week, Spain won their first World Cup title after Andres Iniesta's 116th-minute strike at Soccer City broke Holland's hearts.
Salty soothsayer Paul, the "psychic" octopus, finished the World Cup with with a flawless record as Spain's 1-0 win over the Netherlands in last night's final leaves him with eight perfect predictions.
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The eight-legged oracle has become a World Cup sensation by correctly forecasting all seven Germany games in South Africa and he finished the tournament in style by predicting a Spanish victory in Sunday's final.
As Paul foretold last week, Spain won their first World Cup title after Andres Iniesta's 116th-minute strike at Soccer City broke Holland's hearts.
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