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Friday 13 June 2014

WORLD CUP LIVE: Spain 1 Holland 1 - Van Persie scores a beauty to haul the Dutch level after Alonso's opener from the penalty spot


The match gives both sides a chance to instantly reignite a feud from the previous World Cup, with Spain defeating Holland 1-0 in the South Africa final four years ago.
The bad tempered final saw the Dutch side criticised for their physical approach and Louis van Gaal's side will target revenge against the world champions at the Arena Fonte Nova.

Netherlands' forward Robin van Persie (L) celebrates with Netherlands' coach Louis van GaalRobin van Persie scored a header just before the break to cancel out Spain's opening goal. Xabi Alonso held his nerve to fire Spain ahead from the penalty spot midway through the first half against Holland in Salvador. The match gives both sides a chance to instantly reignite a feud from the previous World Cup final. 

The match gives both sides a chance to instantly reignite a feud from the previous World Cup, with Spain defeating Holland 1-0 in the South Africa final four years ago.
The bad tempered final saw the Dutch side criticised for their physical approach and Louis van Gaal's side will target revenge against the world champions at the Arena Fonte Nova.

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