A Unified Dutch crushes the champions.
In a Rio version of 2010 Final, Holland defeated Spain in an unbelievable 5-1 margin. As David Villa said in an interview, all their strength remained on papers. This was Spain's biggest loss in 61 years, after they lost 6-0 to Skotland in 1963.
In an astonishing match, Spain started in their usual way of tiki-taka. They started with a free kick in the very first minute of play. But, Sneijder missed a one on one chance with Casillas in the 8th min, hitting on Casillas. With game growing, Spain enjoyed possessing ball and their short passes. Iniesta, Silva, Xavi combined well to irritate Dutch defense. Spain started with Costa, who suffered big boos from crowd when ever touched ball. It looked like Holland vowed to play less physical comparing their previous meeting at South Africa. With a well crafted pass to Diego Costa in the box, received a penalty in the ,26th min. Xabi Alonso comfortably converted the spot kick to goal. (1-0).
while Holland pushing forward for the equaliser, Van Persie missed a searching cross from left wing, which was missed by Pique. Spain continued to enjoy their way of game, which lead to a chance to Silva in 42', which was missed. The equaliser came as a fantastic flying header from the Dutch captain just before the break. Blind played a long air ball from centre line, which was landing in the middle and behind Spaniards Pique and Ramos, Van Persie managed to make a head contact with a flat jump, which was well placed also, made Casillas a spectator. (1-1).
Spain continued to attack in their own style soon after the break, with Iniesta shooting one over the bar, at 49'. Now, Spain was starting to lose control of the game, with Sneijder and Robben getting more possession. Robben showed his class in the 53rd min, to make it 2-1. Again, Blind's ball into the box, aiming Robben, who was in between Pique and Ramos, controlled it fabulously, before turning the other way, and netting the ball. Now, Spain was losing control over game. They brought more experienced Torres instead of Costa, Fabregas for Sergio. In the 59 th min, Robben swiftly moved with ball to the area, which was passed to Van Persie, whose shot came off the bar. Spain got their next shock in 64th minute, when Holland converted a freekick to goal. DeVrij scored his first international goal, Casillas tried to gather the ball and missed it.
Spain pushing further for goal, were able to find the nets, but denied as Silva was offside, at 67'.
Casillas, the most experienced Keeper of Spain, made the biggest mistake of his life time, to make the score 4-1 for Holland. A back pass was tapped with a little overweight, which went far from his reach, was attacked by Van Persie and he scored. (72').Spain got a freekick in the 75th min, Ramos taking it and delivering wide off goal. While Spain trying harder to make the score line more comfortable, Robben again showed why he is dangerous. A counter attacking long ball, which went far ahead for Pique and Robben, both sprinted for the ball. Robben really showing his athletisism, flied to get the ball, ran towards goal, where Casillas was ready to block him. But, Robben turned the other way with the ball, in a unbelievable move, by which Casillas was fell behind, took his time to make sure that the ball reaches the net.(5-1, 80'min).
Even with a formidable score, Holland kept on attacking for more. In the 90', Sneijder missed another chance when he slipped before making a finishing touch. Torres got a splendid chance, in the 91', with all his experience, he wasted.
While the final whistle, Del Bosque was consoling his star filled squad hoping for a comeback in the coming matches.
Final Score
Spain 1-Netherlands 5
Xabi Alonso26' P - Van Persie 44' , 72'
Robben 53', 80'.
Devrij 53'.
Spain
1. Casillas
3. Pique
6. Iniesta
8. Xavi
14. Xabi Alonso ><11. Pedro
15. Sergio Ramos
16. Sergio >< 10. Fabregas
18. Jordi Alba
19. Diego Costa >< 9. Torres
21. Silva
22. Azpilicueta
coach: Vuncent Del Bosque
Holland
1. Cillersen
2. Vlaar
3. DeVrij ><13. Veltman
4. Martins Indi
5. Blind
6. DeJong
7. Janmaat
8. DeGuzman ><20. Wijnaldum
9. Van Persie ><17. Lens
10. Sneijder
11. Robben
coach: van Gaal
In a Rio version of 2010 Final, Holland defeated Spain in an unbelievable 5-1 margin. As David Villa said in an interview, all their strength remained on papers. This was Spain's biggest loss in 61 years, after they lost 6-0 to Skotland in 1963.
In an astonishing match, Spain started in their usual way of tiki-taka. They started with a free kick in the very first minute of play. But, Sneijder missed a one on one chance with Casillas in the 8th min, hitting on Casillas. With game growing, Spain enjoyed possessing ball and their short passes. Iniesta, Silva, Xavi combined well to irritate Dutch defense. Spain started with Costa, who suffered big boos from crowd when ever touched ball. It looked like Holland vowed to play less physical comparing their previous meeting at South Africa. With a well crafted pass to Diego Costa in the box, received a penalty in the ,26th min. Xabi Alonso comfortably converted the spot kick to goal. (1-0).
while Holland pushing forward for the equaliser, Van Persie missed a searching cross from left wing, which was missed by Pique. Spain continued to enjoy their way of game, which lead to a chance to Silva in 42', which was missed. The equaliser came as a fantastic flying header from the Dutch captain just before the break. Blind played a long air ball from centre line, which was landing in the middle and behind Spaniards Pique and Ramos, Van Persie managed to make a head contact with a flat jump, which was well placed also, made Casillas a spectator. (1-1).
Spain continued to attack in their own style soon after the break, with Iniesta shooting one over the bar, at 49'. Now, Spain was starting to lose control of the game, with Sneijder and Robben getting more possession. Robben showed his class in the 53rd min, to make it 2-1. Again, Blind's ball into the box, aiming Robben, who was in between Pique and Ramos, controlled it fabulously, before turning the other way, and netting the ball. Now, Spain was losing control over game. They brought more experienced Torres instead of Costa, Fabregas for Sergio. In the 59 th min, Robben swiftly moved with ball to the area, which was passed to Van Persie, whose shot came off the bar. Spain got their next shock in 64th minute, when Holland converted a freekick to goal. DeVrij scored his first international goal, Casillas tried to gather the ball and missed it.
Spain pushing further for goal, were able to find the nets, but denied as Silva was offside, at 67'.
Casillas, the most experienced Keeper of Spain, made the biggest mistake of his life time, to make the score 4-1 for Holland. A back pass was tapped with a little overweight, which went far from his reach, was attacked by Van Persie and he scored. (72').Spain got a freekick in the 75th min, Ramos taking it and delivering wide off goal. While Spain trying harder to make the score line more comfortable, Robben again showed why he is dangerous. A counter attacking long ball, which went far ahead for Pique and Robben, both sprinted for the ball. Robben really showing his athletisism, flied to get the ball, ran towards goal, where Casillas was ready to block him. But, Robben turned the other way with the ball, in a unbelievable move, by which Casillas was fell behind, took his time to make sure that the ball reaches the net.(5-1, 80'min).
Even with a formidable score, Holland kept on attacking for more. In the 90', Sneijder missed another chance when he slipped before making a finishing touch. Torres got a splendid chance, in the 91', with all his experience, he wasted.
While the final whistle, Del Bosque was consoling his star filled squad hoping for a comeback in the coming matches.
Final Score
Spain 1-Netherlands 5
Xabi Alonso26' P - Van Persie 44' , 72'
Robben 53', 80'.
Devrij 53'.
Spain
1. Casillas
3. Pique
6. Iniesta
8. Xavi
14. Xabi Alonso ><11. Pedro
15. Sergio Ramos
16. Sergio >< 10. Fabregas
18. Jordi Alba
19. Diego Costa >< 9. Torres
21. Silva
22. Azpilicueta
coach: Vuncent Del Bosque
Holland
1. Cillersen
2. Vlaar
3. DeVrij ><13. Veltman
4. Martins Indi
5. Blind
6. DeJong
7. Janmaat
8. DeGuzman ><20. Wijnaldum
9. Van Persie ><17. Lens
10. Sneijder
11. Robben
coach: van Gaal
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