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World Cup - Brazil 2014

Saturday, 12 July 2014,

Brazil
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Netherlands
  • Kickoff: 21:00 BST
  • Stadium: Nacional
  • Referee: -
  • Stadium: Nacional
  • Attendance: 68,034
    • 3' Robin van Persie - pen
    • 17' Daley Blind
    • 91' Georginio Wijnaldum

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    Netherlands vs. Argentina: 50-50 Challenge

    Brazil's scarcely believable 7-1 humiliation at the hands of Germany wrecked their dreams of reaching the final while Louis van Gaal says a third place play-off should be scrapped from the World Cup. Jack Lang (Brazil) and Elko Born (Netherlands) preview their team's final match of the tournament -- and the warm-up act for Sunday's final.

    World Cup history

    JL: These sides have met four times in World Cups, winning two games apiece. The Oranje drew first blood in 1974, Johan Cruyff scoring in a 2-0 win for Rinus Michels' men. That defeat was avenged 20 years later when Brazil picked up a narrow victory on their way to the title in the U.S. The Seleção then won a tense penalty shootout at France '98, before the Dutch put paid to Brazil's hopes in 2010.

    EB: The most famous meeting is probably the one Jack mentioned, in 1974. Oranje's Total Football machine first presented itself to the world by beating the Brazil 2-0. Then, there's the thrilling quarterfinal in 1994 -- won 3-2 by Brazil -- during which Bebeto famously took the art of celebrating to a new level with his "baby cradle" routine.

    Finally, the cracking semifinal between the two countries in 1998 deserves a mention. The match ended 1-1 and in the penalty shootout that followed, two Dutch players missed their spot-kick (Philip Cocu and Ronald de Boer) -- not too different from this week's shootout against Argentina, which saw Ron Vlaar and Wesley Sneijder miss.

    Player to fear

    JL: Júlio César and Felipe Melo shouldered most of the blame for that defeat in South Africa, but really Brazil were undone by the brilliance of Wesley Sneijder. The playmaker was awarded both goals (although one was probably an own goal) and ran the show. Luiz Felipe Scolari will be well aware of the danger Sneijder poses, especially after seeing midfielders Toni Kroos and Sami Khedira have so much joy in the staggering semi-final defeat to Germany.

    EB: Netherlands will probably fear the Brazilian collective most. Still embarrassed by their 7-1 loss against Germany and eager to put on a performance in front of the home crowd, Brazil might be more motivated than the Dutch, who have already shown what they're worth.

    That being said, it's obvious Brazil have a host of imposing players. With defensive midfielder Nigel de Jong likely to be unavailable, Oranje will be have to find a way to deal with attacking midfielders such as Oscar and Bernard, who should not be given too much space in front of Netherlands' tired defence

    Key battle

    JL: Arjen Robben vs. Brazil's full backs. The winger was unable to make his mark against Argentina but has had a superb World Cup all told. Given a touch more freedom in the 5-3-2 system adopted by van Gaal, he pops up on both flanks, stretching the play and darting in towards goal. If the defensive frailties that led to Tuesday's collapse reappear, he could have plenty of joy.

    EB: It's difficult to predict who van Gaal will pick for his first XI. Will he allow players like Robin van Persie and Robben their World Cup 2014 swansong or will he let younger players like Jordy Clasie and Memphis Depay have their go? In any case, Netherlands' defensive line has largely been dependant on Ron Vlaar's solid performances. Without Vlaar, Oranje's defence might seem much weaker. If he plays, though, Brazil's attackers will have a problem on their hands, and they'll need to utilise all of their creativity to get past "Concrete Ron."

    Summary of World Cup

    JL: The World Cup was always going to be a seven-game grind for Brazil, but the final chapter is not the one they were hoping for. Their shortcomings, which had been obscured by the swirl of expectation, excitement and emotion, were savagely exposed by Germany at the Mineirão, resulting in their most damaging defeat since 1950 -- and possibly ever. With the inquest already underway, this is a match that the Seleção would happily forfeit if they could.

    EB: Ahead of the tournament, expectations were low. In the first group match, however, Oranje thrashed Spain 5-1 and entered a dream-like state that would last until the semifinal against Argentina.

    Eventually they ran out of fortune but the whole country can look back at the tournament and feel proud. The players, as well as the manager, rose above themselves to provide the audience with some classic moments, such as Van Persie's "salmon dive" wonder goal against Spain, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar's last-minute, match-winning penalty against Mexico and van Gaal's audacious decision to substitute first-choice goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen for Tim Krul in the dying seconds of extra-time against Costa Rica. Winning the World Cup was slightly too much to ask, but it's been a blast nonetheless.

    Prediction

    JL: Brazil 0-1 Netherlands --  The optimists will be hoping that Brazil come out fighting, earning some semblance of consolation after the Mineiraço. But the Netherlands could easily heap more misery on a set of players who will be desperate for the ordeal to end.

    EB: Brazil will score first but the Netherlands will make a comeback. Expect the Dutch to win 2-1.

    91'+5

    End Regular Time

    91'+4

    Attempt missed. Maicon (Brazil) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Hernanes with a headed pass.

    91'+4

    Hernanes (Brazil) Assists Shot at 95'

    91'+4

    Hulk (Brazil) Free Kick at 95'

    91'+3

    Hulk (Brazil) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

    91'+2

    Substitution, Netherlands. Michel Vorm replaces Jasper Cillessen.

    91'

    0 - 3

    Goal! Brazil 0, Netherlands 3. Georginio Wijnaldum (Netherlands) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Daryl Janmaat.

    91'

    Daryl Janmaat (Netherlands) Assists Shot at 91'

    91'

    Jasper Cillessen (Netherlands) Free Kick at 91'

    90'

    Substitution, Netherlands. Joël Veltman replaces Jordy Clasie because of an injury.

    88'

    Ron Vlaar (Netherlands) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

    87'

    Attempt missed. Dirk Kuyt (Netherlands) header from very close range misses to the left. Assisted by Arjen Robben with a cross following a corner.

    87'

    Arjen Robben (Netherlands) Assists Shot at 86'

    86'

    Corner, Netherlands. Conceded by Hulk.

    86'

    Daryl Janmaat (Netherlands) Corner Kick at 86'

    86'

    Daryl Janmaat (Netherlands) Throw In at 86'

    85'

    Hulk (Brazil) Free Kick at 85'

    84'

    Willian (Brazil) wins a free kick on the right wing.

    84'

    Robin van Persie (Netherlands) Throw In at 84'

    84'

    Daryl Janmaat (Netherlands) Throw In at 84'

    83'

    Hernanes (Brazil) Blocked Pass at 83'

    83'

    David Luiz (Brazil) Free Kick at 83'

    83'

    Thiago Silva (Brazil) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

    82'

    Ron Vlaar (Netherlands) Free Kick at 82'

    81'

    Maxwell (Brazil) Foul at 81'

    79'

    Attempt missed. Oscar (Brazil) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Willian following a corner.

    79'

    Willian (Brazil) Assists Shot at 79'

    79'

    Corner, Brazil. Conceded by Ron Vlaar.

    79'

    Maxwell (Brazil) Throw In at 79'

    78'

    Arjen Robben (Netherlands) Free Kick at 78'

    77'

    Foul by Willian (Brazil).

    76'

    Daryl Janmaat (Netherlands) Throw In at 76'

    76'

    Robin van Persie (Netherlands) Throw In at 76'

    75'

    Attempt missed. Hulk (Brazil) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Jô.

    75'

    Jô (Brazil) Assists Shot at 75'

    75'

    Hernanes (Brazil) Free Kick at 75'

    74'

    Stefan de Vrij (Netherlands) Foul at 74'

    74'

    Maxwell (Brazil) Throw In at 74'

    73'

    Hulk (Brazil) Corner Kick at 73'

    73'

    Fernandinho (Brazil) Free Kick at 73'

    73'

    Substitution, Brazil. Hulk replaces Ramires.

    72'

    Jonathan de Guzman (Netherlands) Foul at 72'

    72'

    Fernandinho (Brazil) Free Kick at 72'

    71'

    Offside, Netherlands. Georginio Wijnaldum tries a through ball, but Robin van Persie is caught offside.

    71'

    Maicon (Brazil) Throw In at 71'

    71'

    Jonathan de Guzman (Netherlands) Blocked Pass at 71'

    71'

    Jasper Cillessen (Netherlands) Free Kick at 71'

    70'

    Substitution, Netherlands. Daryl Janmaat replaces Daley Blind because of an injury.

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    Oscar

    68'

    David Luiz (Brazil) Free Kick at 68'

    68'

    Foul by Arjen Robben (Netherlands).

    66'

    Maicon (Brazil) Free Kick at 66'

    66'

    Robin van Persie (Netherlands) Foul at 66'

    66'

    Daley Blind (Netherlands) Throw In at 66'

    66'

    Maicon (Brazil) Throw In at 66'

    65'

    Maxwell (Brazil) Throw In at 65'

    64'

    Fernandinho (Brazil) Free Kick at 64'

    64'

    Foul by Arjen Robben (Netherlands).

    63'

    Attempt saved. David Luiz (Brazil) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.

    63'

    Maicon (Brazil) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

    61'

    Maxwell (Brazil) Throw In at 61'

    61'

    Maxwell (Brazil) Throw In at 61'

    60'

    Attempt missed. Ramires (Brazil) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Oscar.

    60'

    Oscar (Brazil) Assists Shot at 60'

    59'

    Fernandinho (Brazil) Free Kick at 59'

    59'

    Offside, Netherlands. Ron Vlaar tries a through ball, but Georginio Wijnaldum is caught offside.

    58'

    Arjen Robben (Netherlands) Free Kick at 58'

    58'

    Foul by Hernanes (Brazil).

    58'

    Ron Vlaar (Netherlands) Free Kick at 58'

    58'

    Jordy Clasie (Netherlands) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

    57'

    Ron Vlaar (Netherlands) Free Kick at 57'

    57'

    Substitution, Brazil. Hernanes replaces Paulinho.

    57'

    Georginio Wijnaldum (Netherlands) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

    55'

    Jonathan de Guzman (Netherlands) Free Kick at 55'

    54'

    Fernandinho

    54'

    Robin van Persie (Netherlands) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

    53'

    Daley Blind (Netherlands) Throw In at 53'

    52'

    Daley Blind (Netherlands) Throw In at 52'

    51'

    Maxwell (Brazil) Throw In at 51'

    50'

    Attempt missed. Georginio Wijnaldum (Netherlands) header from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right.

    50'

    Attempt blocked. Arjen Robben (Netherlands) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Daley Blind.

    50'

    Daley Blind (Netherlands) Assists Shot at 50'

    50'

    Arjen Robben (Netherlands) Free Kick at 50'

    49'

    Foul by Ramires (Brazil).

    49'

    Ramires (Brazil) Corner Kick at 49'

    49'

    Corner, Brazil. Conceded by Ron Vlaar.

    49'

    Maxwell (Brazil) Throw In at 49'

    47'

    David Luiz (Brazil) Free Kick at 47'

    47'

    Foul by Robin van Persie (Netherlands).

    47'

    Stefan de Vrij (Netherlands) Free Kick at 47'

    46'

    Offside, Brazil. Willian tries a through ball, but Maxwell is caught offside.

    46'

    Substitution, Brazil. Fernandinho replaces Luiz Gustavo.

    46'

    Start 2nd Half

    46'+2

    Halftime

    46'+1

    Maicon (Brazil) Throw In at 47'

    45'

    Attempt missed. Maxwell (Brazil) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left following a set piece situation.

    45'

    Attempt blocked. Oscar (Brazil) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

    43'

    Ramires (Brazil) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

    42'

    Stefan de Vrij (Netherlands) Free Kick at 42'

    42'

    Georginio Wijnaldum (Netherlands) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

    41'

    Attempt saved. Robin van Persie (Netherlands) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.

    41'

    Daley Blind (Netherlands) Free Kick at 41'

    40'

    Foul by Luiz Gustavo (Brazil).

    38'

    Oscar (Brazil) Free Kick at 38'

    37'

    Oscar (Brazil) wins a free kick on the right wing.

    37'

    Oscar (Brazil) Throw In at 37'

    37'

    Attempt blocked. David Luiz (Brazil) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Maicon.

    37'

    Maicon (Brazil) Assists Shot at 37'

    37'

    Luiz Gustavo (Brazil) Free Kick at 37'

    36'

    Jonathan de Guzman

    36'

    Oscar (Brazil) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

    34'

    Corner, Brazil. Conceded by Georginio Wijnaldum.

    34'

    Oscar (Brazil) Corner Kick at 34'

    34'

    Oscar (Brazil) Free Kick at 34'

    33'

    Maicon (Brazil) wins a free kick on the right wing.

    32'

    Robin van Persie (Netherlands) Free Kick at 32'

    32'

    Foul by Luiz Gustavo (Brazil).

    31'

    Maxwell (Brazil) Free Kick at 30'

    30'

    Ramires (Brazil) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

    30'

    Maxwell (Brazil) Throw In at 30'

    30'

    Attempt missed. Jonathan de Guzmán (Netherlands) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Arjen Robben.

    30'

    Arjen Robben (Netherlands) Assists Shot at 29'

    29'

    Attempt missed. David Luiz (Brazil) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Oscar with a cross following a set piece situation.

    29'

    Oscar (Brazil) Assists Shot at 29'

    29'

    Oscar (Brazil) Free Kick at 29'

    28'

    Oscar (Brazil) wins a free kick on the right wing.

    27'

    Maicon (Brazil) Throw In at 27'

    26'

    David Luiz (Brazil) Free Kick at 26'

    26'

    Luiz Gustavo (Brazil) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

    25'

    Maicon (Brazil) Throw In at 25'

    25'

    Georginio Wijnaldum (Netherlands) Free Kick at 25'

    25'

    Georginio Wijnaldum (Netherlands) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

    24'

    Jordy Clasie (Netherlands) Free Kick at 24'

    24'

    Georginio Wijnaldum (Netherlands) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

    23'

    Attempt blocked. Maicon (Brazil) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Luiz Gustavo.

    23'

    Luiz Gustavo (Brazil) Assists Shot at 23'

    21'

    Attempt saved. Oscar (Brazil) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Willian.

    21'

    Willian (Brazil) Assists Shot at 21'

    20'

    Daley Blind (Netherlands) Throw In at 20'

    18'

    Thiago Silva (Brazil) Free Kick at 18'

    18'

    Foul by Jordy Clasie (Netherlands).

    17'

    0 - 2

    Goal! Brazil 0, Netherlands 2. Daley Blind (Netherlands) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner.

    15'

    Jasper Cillessen (Netherlands) Free Kick at 15'

    15'

    Hand ball by Oscar (Brazil).

    14'

    Maxwell (Brazil) Throw In at 14'

    13'

    Maxwell (Brazil) Throw In at 13'

    13'

    Dirk Kuyt (Netherlands) Blocked Pass at 13'

    11'

    Daley Blind (Netherlands) Throw In at 11'

    10'

    Oscar (Brazil) Free Kick at 10'

    10'

    Oscar (Brazil) wins a free kick on the left wing.

    9'

    Thiago Silva (Brazil) Free Kick at 9'

    9'

    Arjen Robben

    9'

    Paulinho (Brazil) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

    8'

    Daley Blind (Netherlands) Blocked Pass at 8'

    7'

    Daley Blind (Netherlands) Throw In at 7'

    7'

    Willian (Brazil) Blocked Pass at 7'

    6'

    Daley Blind (Netherlands) Throw In at 6'

    6'

    Maxwell (Brazil) Throw In at 6'

    5'

    Maicon (Brazil) Throw In at 5'

    5'

    Maicon (Brazil) Throw In at 5'

    5'

    Daley Blind (Netherlands) Throw In at 5'

    3'

    0 - 1

    Goal! Brazil 0, Netherlands 1. Robin van Persie (Netherlands) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the top right corner.

    2'

    Thiago Silva

    2'

    Penalty conceded by Thiago Silva (Brazil) after a foul in the penalty area.

    1'

    Dirk Kuyt (Netherlands) Throw In at 1'

    1'

    Stefan de Vrij (Netherlands) Throw In at 1'

    1'

    First Half begins.

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    Possession

    58%
    42%
    • Brazil
    • Netherlands

    Shots

    11
    8

    Shots on target

    5
    5

    Fouls

    16
    20

    Corners

    4
    1

    Yellow Cards

    3
    2

    Red Cards

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    Head to Head

    Brazil0 - 3Netherlands
    Brazil0 - 0Netherlands
    Netherlands2 - 1Brazil

    Brazil

    • 12Júlio César
    • 4David Luiz
    • 23Maicon
    • 14Maxwell
    • 3Thiago Silva
    • 16Ramires
    • -> Hulk
    • 11Oscar
    • 17Luiz Gustavo
    • -> Fernandinho
    • 8Paulinho
    • -> Hernanes
    • 19Willian
    • 21Jô
    • Subs
    • 2Dani Alves
    • 1Jefferson
    • 22Victor
    • 6Marcelo
    • 9Fred
    • 20Bernard
    • 13Dante
    • 15Henrique

    Netherlands

    • 1Jasper Cillessen
    • -> Michel Vorm
    • 4Bruno Martins Indi
    • 3Stefan de Vrij
    • 5Daley Blind
    • -> Daryl Janmaat
    • 15Dirk Kuyt
    • 20Georginio Wijnaldum
    • 9Robin van Persie
    • 2Ron Vlaar
    • 11Arjen Robben
    • 16Jordy Clasie
    • -> Joël Veltman
    • 8Jonathan de Guzman
    • Subs
    • 19Klaas Jan Huntelaar
    • 17Jeremain Lens
    • 21Memphis Depay
    • 14Terence Kongolo
    • 12Paul Verhaegh
    • 23Tim Krul

    Dutch beat Brazil to claim bronze

    Netherlands claimed their first third-placed finish at a World Cup as Brazil were brushed aside thanks to goals from Robin van Persie, Daley Blind and Georginio Wijnaldum.

    Having been crushed 7-1 by Germany in their semifinal, the hosts were aiming to bounce back and restore some pride, while Louis van Gaal's side were looking to respond after an agonising penalty shootout defeat to Argentina in the last four.

    Brazilian hopes soon evaporated, however, as Netherlands took the lead within three minutes in Brasilia.

    Thiago Silva was extremely fortunate not to become the first player ever to be sent off twice in the same World Cup as he hauled down Arjen Robben in the penalty area.

    Despite clearly being the last man, Silva -- who saw red in the quarterfinal victory over Colombia -- escaped with only a caution, though Van Persie showed no mercy when coolly despatching the resulting penalty high into the roof of Julio Cesar's net.

    Another lapse in defensive concentration cost Brazil soon after; this time it was Silva's central defensive partner David Luiz at fault, as a poor header gifted Netherlands a second goal.

    Defensive midfielder Blind was the unlikely recipient, beautifully controlling the ball 10 yards out and rifling a right-footed shot home.

    Brazil rallied after the interval and could count themselves unlucky not to win a penalty when Blind appeared to trip Oscar, who was instead adjudged to have dived by referee Djamel Haimoudi. 

    But the hosts' misery was then compounded as Daryl Janmaat crossed for Wijnaldum to steer home a third for the Oranje in stoppage-time, with Van Gaal even finding time to bring on goalkeeper Michel Vorm at the death to ensure every player in the Dutch squad made an appearance at this World Cup. 

    Wijnaldum's strike ensured that Brazil became only the third team -- alongside Saudi Arabia and North Korea -- to concede 12 or more goals at a World Cup in its current format. 

    The Selecao had finished in third place in the 1938 and 1978 tournaments but there was to be no repeat as Netherlands left South America with a bronze medal as consolation for their campaign. 




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