REVIEW: SPAIN vs NETHERLANDS.
It was a beautiful way to kick-off GROUP B with Spain playing against The Dutch. The repeat of the 2010 WC finale, all the money was on Spain to repeat what they did in the final four years ago. Even my money was on Spain. It was not to happen when The Dutch to everybody's surprise came with a stunning 5-1 victory against The World and European Champions Spain.
As predicted the thunderstorm did come, not only in the weather but also in the game.Though only 4 survivors from Netherlands and 7 from Spain that played in the 2010 WC finale, The mighty Dutch were able to get their REVENGE. The game had a very exciting start with both teams able to get a few shots on target. It was just before the half hour mark that Diego Costa was tackled inside the penalty area. Penalty to Spain. Unlike the last WC, Spain was able to score a penalty this time. Xabi Alonso opened the scoring through the penalty. The perfect start for Spain, just what they wanted. The game carried on. The typical Spanish passing with The Dutch able to get through sometimes. The Spanish defense was doing its work quite well before a beautiful cross was met by the head of Manchester United player Robin Van Persie.
The Dutch equalized 1min. before half time starting the road to revenge.
At half time, the experts were saying the game will end in a draw.
The second half kicked-off with Netherlands having a stronger game plan. The second goal for The Dutch again came from a cross. This time though we saw the beautiful ball control of Arjen Robben when he went past the tackles from Pique and Ramos and got Netherlands into the driving seat. Gradually Spain was starting to lose its control on the game. The 3rd goal came from a set-piece. Wesley Sneijder delivered a free-kick past the heads of The Spanish defense and Stefan De Vrij got his head to the ball and scored. Interestingly, this was his first International goal and what a time to score it. By this time, Spain had totally lost control over the game. The expertise of Iniesta or Xavi or Busquets were of no use that time. Netherlands just kept on attacking and attacking.The 4th goal was a mistake by Spanish GK Iker Casillas when a pass by Ramos could not be controlled by him and went straight to RVP. Beating Casillas' dive the goal left open. The Dutch got the revenge they were looking for. The World champions were insulted and deservedly broken. They were to get more insulted when an open run was created by Robben. Beating Casillas he had to make sure that he finishes. Taking more steps ahead he shot the ball which ended in the back of the net. Netherlands 5 and 1 for Spain.
The World Champions have been disgraced. Only a few would have predicted this scoreline. Leaving the World in shock The Dutch have made a strong statement this WC. Hope they do well. Hope Spain does better. The WC has just begun.
Parth Patankar
The Dutch equalized 1min. before half time starting the road to revenge.
At half time, the experts were saying the game will end in a draw.
The second half kicked-off with Netherlands having a stronger game plan. The second goal for The Dutch again came from a cross. This time though we saw the beautiful ball control of Arjen Robben when he went past the tackles from Pique and Ramos and got Netherlands into the driving seat. Gradually Spain was starting to lose its control on the game. The 3rd goal came from a set-piece. Wesley Sneijder delivered a free-kick past the heads of The Spanish defense and Stefan De Vrij got his head to the ball and scored. Interestingly, this was his first International goal and what a time to score it. By this time, Spain had totally lost control over the game. The expertise of Iniesta or Xavi or Busquets were of no use that time. Netherlands just kept on attacking and attacking.The 4th goal was a mistake by Spanish GK Iker Casillas when a pass by Ramos could not be controlled by him and went straight to RVP. Beating Casillas' dive the goal left open. The Dutch got the revenge they were looking for. The World champions were insulted and deservedly broken. They were to get more insulted when an open run was created by Robben. Beating Casillas he had to make sure that he finishes. Taking more steps ahead he shot the ball which ended in the back of the net. Netherlands 5 and 1 for Spain.
The World Champions have been disgraced. Only a few would have predicted this scoreline. Leaving the World in shock The Dutch have made a strong statement this WC. Hope they do well. Hope Spain does better. The WC has just begun.
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