Defending World Cup champions Spain took on Netherlands, in a reapeat of the 2010 World Cup final. However, this time, the Dutch had too much firepower for the Spaniards.
Gallery: Spain v Netherlands
Arjen Robben of the Netherlands controls the ball next to Spain's Gerard Pique during their 2014 World Cup Group B match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters
Arjen Robben of the Netherlands controls the ball next to Spain's Gerard Pique during their 2014 World Cup Group B match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters
Robin van Persie of the Netherlands heads to score against Spain during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Michael Dalder/Reuters
Robin van Persie of the Netherlands (L) heads the ball to score against Spain during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Michael Dalder/Reuters
Stefan de Vrij of the Netherlands (R) fouls Spain's Diego Costa in the area to concede a penalty during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters
Robin van Persie of the Netherlands (C) celebrates his goal against Spain during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Michael Dalder/Reuters
Robin van Persie of the Netherlands (front) celebrates his goal against Spain with coach Louis van Gaal during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Michael Dalder/Reuters
Spain's Diego Costa (bottom L) is helped to his feet after being fouled by Stefan de Vrij of the Netherlands during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Marcos Brindicci/Reuters
Robin van Persie of the Netherlands (front) eyes the ball as he makes a shot in front of Spain's Gerard Pique during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Michael Dalder/Reuters
Spain's David Silva (C) fights for the ball with Arjen Robben (R) and Daley Blind of the Netherlands during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Michael Dalder/Reuters
Spain's Xabi Alonso (2nd L) is congratulated by teammates for scoring a goal against the Netherlands during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Marcos Brindicci/Reuters
Arjen Robben (C) of the Netherlands fights for the ball with Spain's Gerard Pique during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Michael Dalder/Reuters
Daley Blind (5) of the Netherlands fights for the ball with Spain's Diego Costa during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Michael Dalder/Reuters
Spain's Xabi Alonso (2nd R) celebrates after scoring his penalty against the Netherlands during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Michael Dalder/Reuters
Spain's Xabi Alonso shoots to score a goal during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match against the Netherlands at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Marcos Brindicci/Reuters
Spain's Xabi Alonso (L) scores his penalty past Jasper Cillessen of the Netherlands during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Michael Dalder/Reuters
Arjen Robben of the Netherlands (R) fights for the ball with Spain's Gerard Pique during their 2014 World Cup Group B match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters
Ron Vlaar of the Netherlands (L) fights for the ball with Spain's Diego Costa during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Marcos Brindicci/Reuters
Netherlands and Spain soccer team players prepare to sing their national anthems before their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13,2014. Photo by: Marcos Brindicci/Reuters
Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands (R) is given a warning by referee Nicola Rizzoli of Italy during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match against Spain at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Michael Dalder/Reuters
Nigel de Jong of the Netherlands (R) commits a foul on Spain's Sergio Busquets during their 2014 World Cup Group B match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters
Spain's David Silva fights for the ball with Nigel de Jong of the Netherlands during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters
Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands (C) attempts a shot on goal past Spain's Sergio Ramos (L) and Gerard Pique during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Michael Dalder/Reuters
Spain's Gerard Pique fights for the ball with Arjen Robben of the Netherlands during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters
Arjen Robben of the Netherlands (L) scores past Spain's Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique and goalkeeper Iker Casillas during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters
Arjen Robben of the Netherlands celebrates next to first assistant referee Renato Faverani of Italy after scoring a goal during their 2014 World Cup Group B match against Spain at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters
Spain's Iker Casillas looks on during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match against the Netherlands at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by:Marcos Brindicci/Reuters
Spain's Iker Casillas (1) reacts as Netherlands Robin van Persie's shot at goal hits the bar during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Michael Dalder/Reuters
Stefan de Vrij of the Netherlands (R) heads to score against Spain during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Michael Dalder/Reuters
Spain's Sergio Busquets (16) reacts near teammates Sergio Ramos (2nd L) and Iker Casillas (bottom R) after Stefan de Vrij of the Netherlands (unseen) scores the team's third goal during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Michael Dalder /Reuters
Spain's goalkeeper Iker Casillas saves the ball from Robin van Persie of the Netherlands during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters
Robin van Persie of the Netherlands (L) scores the team's fourth goal during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match against Spain at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 13, 2014. Photo by: Michael Dalder/Reuters
Published Jun 13, 2014
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