Spain 1-5 Netherlands
World Cup · Group stage - 1
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5 sections05:57Spain lost to Netherlands 1-5 in the World Cup on 13 June 2014.
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Result and story of the match
It was 1-1 at half-time. The decisive goals came after the interval. Spain scored first, in the 27th minute.
Goals and key moments
Goals: 27' Xabi Alonso (penalty) → 1-0; 44' R. van Persie, assisted by D. Blind → 1-1; 53' A. Robben, assisted by D. Blind → 1-2; 64' S. de Vrij, assisted by W. Sneijder → 1-3; 72' R. van Persie → 1-4; 80' A. Robben → 1-5.
Statistical comparison
Goals by half: 1-1 in the first, 0-4 in the second.
Standout players
Goal scorers: Xabi Alonso, R. van Persie, A. Robben, S. de Vrij.
How the model did
There was no model estimate locked before kick-off for this match, so it is not part of the track record.
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Match summary
13 June 2014: the World Cup match ended Spain 1-5 Netherlands. Goals: Xabi Alonso 27' (pen), R. van Persie 44', A. Robben 53', S. de Vrij 64', R. van Persie 72', A. Robben 80'.
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