Spain, the defending champions were thrashed by the runnerups of the last worldcup. The dutchmen were completely on control after the first penalty goal scored by Xabi Alonso for spain. The first half ended with both the teams in line with 1-1 after a stunning header by Van persie which made Casillas completely clueless. This goal at the 44th minute completely turned the game towards Netherlands. 


The second half had 4 goals scored against the defending champs and also the last worldcup's Golden Glove winner Casillas. Robben and Van persie who scored 2 goals each made it impossible for the star goalkeeper to win this editions Golden Globe as he conceeded 5 goals in this match. 

This was a great revenge game for holland and those flying dutchman paid Spain in full. Louis Van Gaal proved that he is one of the best coaches and also that he can replace David Moyes and save the manchester united from the current crisis they are in. 
 
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