In a repeat of the 2010 World Cup final, Holland got their revenge in an epic opening game between two of the potential European winners of this years cup.
In a game which The Chuckle Brothers would be proud of, both teams traded blows. An early chance for Holland easily kept out, followed by a few half chances for Spain. However, another contentious decision paved way for the opening goal with another soft penalty awarded to the current World Cup holders, cooly dispatched by the consistent Alonso. More blows were traded and on the stroke of half time a moment a brilliance from Van Persie who dared to Zlatan with a beautifully guided diving header from the edge of the area. This even resulted from a "now that was a goal" by the non-football loving Kate. The second half started in the heavy rain in Salvador and the orange men (though wearing blue) took an early lead with another well taken goal and the pattern of the 1st half continued. Holland increased their lead from a set piece and with Spain pressing for the equaliser, a costly error from the most decorated Spanish player Casillas gifted RVP his second. To add salt into the wound, Holland kicked the Spanish while they were down to make it 5 and completed in what was an total brilliant 2nd half display.
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