Spain vs Netherlands (highlights)

                                   

         Spain vs Netherlands

              (HIGHLIGHTS)

The Dutch fought back from early deficit and reeled off five straight tallies. Undeniably, the highlight of this match was Robin Van Persie’s sublime flying header that found the back of the net. Van Persie scored what might be the goal of the tournament, but Arjen Robben wasn’t to be left out.Robben added two goals and created havoc throughout the game. The Spanish started off well, but the Dutch took control of the game and never relented, ending in a 5-1 score. Safe to say their revenge is complete  

FIFA 14 : BRAZIL VS CROATIA

                                                                                                                                                                                                         

                     Brazil vs Croatia

Brazil launched their FIFA world cup campaign in style with a 3-1 victory over Croatia in a free-flowing opening match as the biggest sporting spectacle on earth began here on Thursday .Considered the spiritual home of the game, Brazil shrugged of anti-tournament protests and doubts of under prepared infrastructure as the football carnival began with a sparkling opening ceremony. The host nation   ,however  , started on the wrong foot Marcelo scored an own goal much to the surprise of the home crowd .Then wonder boy Neymar emerged a true hero as he rose to the occasion by scoring an equalizer before converting a highly controversial penalty to send the 60,000 plus gathering into an ecstatic frenzy at the Corinthians arena .The 22-years old, playing his first World Cup game, was under tremendous pressure and scrutiny for his prodigious talent and the star Barcelona striker did exactly what was expected of him .To put the icing on the cake ,Oscar, whose selection was debated, toed the ball from a distance into the goal post in dying moments to complete the win.