FIFA World Cup 2014: Robben, Van Persie guide Netherlands to 5 - 1 victory over Spain
14 Jun 2014 6:13 AM IST
Spain suffer their worst defeat in 61 years in an international match
Netherlands' Arjen Robben, center, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's fifth goal during the second half of the group B World Cup soccer match between Spain and the Netherlands at the Arena Ponte Nova in Salvador, Brazil (Photo:
Salvador: Arjen Robben and captain Robin Van Persie scored two goals each as Netherlands decimated the defending champions Spain 5-1 in a one sided encounter. Spainish defense looked out of answer to the Dutch attack who handed champions their heaviest defeat in 61 years . Netherlands starts the match on positive note as Sneijder shot was saved by Iker Casillas in the 8th minute of the match Spain immediately responds with Andreas Inesta who hits the ball narrowly over cross bar inthe 10th minute. Diego Costa gets the chance to score in the 13th minute but Vlaar denies him with a challenge. Spain looks to be dominent of the two teams as they have more posession compared to the dutch.
- De Guzman receives the first card of the match in the 25th minute after he brought down Andreas Inesta.
- Spain receives penalty in the 26th minute as Diego Costa was brought down in the box by De Vrij. Alonso converts the penalty to give spain lead
- De Vrij booked in 41st minute
- David Silva shot saved in the 43rd minute by Dutch goalkeeper Cillesse
- Van Persie scores the equilser with header Dailey Blind provides the assist
Its half time Netherlands make a strong comeback with captain Robin Van Persie leading from the front with a superb headed goal to cancel out Xabi Alonso's penalty goal. the game is evenly poised and still second half to play
- Robben gives Netherlands the lead after scoring teams second goal
- Van persie hits the crossbar with half volley shot
- Netherlands make the first substitution Jonathan De Guzmán comes in for Georginio Wijnaldum
- Spain brings in Torres and Pedro for Costa and Alonso
- De Vrij scores third goal 64th minute
- Van Persie scores fourth goal in 72nd minute
- De Vrij replaced by Veltman in 76th minute
- Fabregas replaces Silva in 77th minute
- Van Persie replaced by Jermaine Lens
- Robben scores fifth goal 80th minute
( Source : dc correspondent )
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