Netherlands humiliate Spain 5-1

FORMER Chelsea star Arjen Robben and Manchester United hitman Robin Van Persie were on top form as Holland ran riot against reigning World Cup champions Spain.
Despite a slow start to the game, it was Spain who took the lead after half an hour through a Xabi Alonso penalty.
However, Van Persie levelled for the Dutch a minute afore half-time with an early Goal of the Tournament contender, smashing home a flying header after a resplendently-weighted 45-yard pass from Daley Blind.
Robben put Holland 2-1 up in the 53rd minute, his fantastic first touch leaving Gerard Pique in his wake and firing home to send the Dutch fans wild.
RVP hit the bar with a thundering shot afore advocator Stefan de Vrij headed home from a set-piece for 3-1.
David Silva had a goal disallowed minutes afore Van Persie bagged his second of the evening.
Robben rounded off the night with a great solo run and culminate, leaving Spain mortified in their first match in BrazilVan Persie celebrates after his goal against Spainm

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