The Netherlands clinched third place at the World Cup with an easy 3-0 victory over a forlorn Brazil.
It took just three minutes for the game to turn catastrophic for the hosts, when Thiago Silva pulled down Arjen Robben on the edge of the box. Silva was possibly unlucky to concede a penalty, but certainly lucky not to be sent off. Robin van Persie converted efficiently.
The second came when a Netherlands cross was poorly cleared, allowing Daley Blind to volley unmarked to double the lead.
The crowd then heavily booed the Brazilians off at half-time, having only given them a rousing performance of the national anthem 45 minutes earlier.
In the second half, both teams had penalty appeals, but struggled to create any great chances. The crowd intermittently booed the home side as they showed their displeasure after their capitulation against Germany. They only intensified when Georginio Wijnaldum grabbed a third in injury time.
With the third game over, Louis van Gaal will soon be at Manchester United in his new job. With Felipe Luiz Scolari soon to meet the Brazilian FA to decide his future, he may soon need to find work elsewhere. – Eurosport
