Netherlands vs Spain 13th June 2014
Netherlands thrashes Spain thanks to Robben and Van Persie.
Netherlands 5-1 Spain
Netherlands had their revenge against Spain for the loss in 2010 World Cup final. Robben and Van Persie helped Netherlands to exact their revenge on Spain in fascinating fashion.
Impressive second half performance by Netherlands stunned the defending champions.Two goals each from Van Persie and Robben destroyed Casillas.
Spain scored the first goal of the match via Xabi Alonso's penalty.Netherlands were trailing after the penalty.
Spain were given penalty after Costa was fouled inside penalty area in 26th minute. Xabi Alonso scored , giving Spain the lead early in the match.In the 43rd minute they had chance to double their score when Iniesta passed the ball to Silva who tried to chip the keeper. But it was saved by the keeper.This was start of Netherlands's counter attack.It started with David Blind's pass which flew over Ramos and reached Van Persie. Van Persie spotted Casillas was out of the box was too forward. So Van Persie hit a beautiful 15 yard header which went past Casillas's head into the net.At half time scores were tied.
Early in the second half Blind provided an another assist, this time it was to Robben, who after avoiding a weak challenge from Pique fired the ball past the Spanish goalkeeper.They almost scored a third when Van Persie's shot hit the crossbar.
The third goal eventually came after a free kick was awarded to them. Sneijder hit a inswinging free kick which was put inside the net by De Vrij who was couple of yards away from goal.Spain protested against the goal saying Casillas was fouled by Van Persie.
But Casillas was the one to be booked for the yellow card for protesting.
Silva netted the ball giving Spain a chance but the goal was ruled off side.The remaining time became more tragic for Spain. Casillas was given a backpass from Ramos. A slight miscontrol made the ball roll a few yards from him,Van Persie stole the ball in a flash and netted his second goal of the night.Netherlands were leading by 3 goals.
Robben ended the proceedings with an another goal. He ran and got the through ball from Sneijder ,went past Ramos who was no match for his speed and went around Casillas and finally fired the ball past the two Spanish defenders.Torres came close but couldn't score.Double save by Casillas stopped a 6-1 defeat.
Spain was completely torn apart in this match.This was humiliating loss for them.They would hope recuperate and be lot better in their next match.
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