World Cup Match Day 24

The 3^rd place game was between Brazil and Netherlands two teams who are very familiar with themselves. Brazil were looking to place 3^rd for the 2^nd time in world cup history whiles Netherlands were looking for their first. The game got of to a controvertial start as was Netherlands were awarded a penalty just inside 2^nd minute after silva fouled robben. The incident from the replay showed it happened outside the box but the decision was already made. Van Persie scored from the spot to make it 1-0, the penalty award was only the 3^rd ever in a 3^rd place match.

The second goal came after David Luiz attempted  clearance   only fell for  Blind who scored to make it 2-0 in the 27^th minute. The Brazilians tried to get back but the Dutch defense was resolute as the Dutch maintained their lead to end the first half. The second half saw scolari make some chances which had an immediate effect as they created more chances and pressed more but the Dutch were still in control of the game. The Dutch finally made it 3-0 in the 90^th minute as wijnaldum scored from a well  worked cross from Kuyt. The game ended 3-0 and Netherlands placed 3^rd winning the bronze medal for the first time.

The highlights,

Thoughts from the fans,   

One thing about #Robben. The guy gives 110% for the full 90mins. #BRA could use some of that attitude... #BRANED #WorldCup
— Derrick N Ashong (@DNAtv) July 12, 2014

FT Brazil-Netherlands 0-3 | Brazil conceded 14 goals this World Cup, a new all-time low in their history #BRAvsNED
— NEYMARSTATS (@NeymarStats) July 12, 2014

To be fair, if Neymar had been fit, Brazil would have lost those games 7-3 and 3-1. #BRAvsNED
— Pete Sinclair (@pete_sinclair) July 12, 2014

How comes yellow cards giving out for diving and Arjen Diver Robben didn't get any? That Ref though... #BRAvsNED #footballgps #SSN #fifa
— Sashalee DiCaprio (@Chinieye) July 12, 2014