World Cup 2014: Netherlands Defeats Chile, 2-0, to Win Group B
Both the Netherlands and Chile entered the final match of group play knowing they were through to the knockout stage, but the Dutch are moving on as the champions of Group B thanks to 2-0 victory.
he Chileans had their chances, controlling much of the possession and play early in the first half, but after the 35th minute it felt very much like the Netherlands' game.
The first goal didn't come until the 76th minute, on a header by Leroy Fer. The Dutch offered a final exclamation point in stoppage time, when Arjen Robben raced up the left side and sent a cross to Memphis Depay.
The Dutch will get the second place finishers of Group A in the knockout round. Chile will likely get Brazil, unless Cameroon can give them trouble later today.
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
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Much Effort for Naught
Matthias Hangst/Getty ImagesArjen Robben reacted after his long run into the box resulted in a shot that sailed wide.
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6' : Goal! Netherlands!
Paulo Whitaker/ReutersLeroy Fer (18) gave the Dutch a 1-0 lead with a header past Chile's Claudio Bravo.
And the Dutch are up 1-0 on a strong header by Leroy Fer into the right corner.
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Both the Netherlands and Chile entered the final match of group play knowing they were through to the knockout stage, but the Dutch are moving on as the champions of Group B thanks to 2-0 victory.
he Chileans had their chances, controlling much of the possession and play early in the first half, but after the 35th minute it felt very much like the Netherlands' game.
The first goal didn't come until the 76th minute, on a header by Leroy Fer. The Dutch offered a final exclamation point in stoppage time, when Arjen Robben raced up the left side and sent a cross to Memphis Depay.
The Dutch will get the second place finishers of Group A in the knockout round. Chile will likely get Brazil, unless Cameroon can give them trouble later today.
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
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Much Effort for Naught
- 76' : Goal! Netherlands!
And the Dutch are up 1-0 on a strong header by Leroy Fer into the right corner.
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91': Goal! Netherlands 2-0!
Beautiful run by Robben on the left side , finished with a cross that Depay buried in the back of the net. 2-0 Netherlands.
Arjen Robben and the Dutch are going to the knockout round as the Group B winners. Sergio Moraes/ReutersGOALS
- 77' Leroy Fer
- 92' Memphis Depay
STATS Netherlands Chile Shots (on goal) 13 (7) 8 (2) Fouls 26 14 Corner Kicks 2 7 Offsides 1 2 Possession 32% 68% Yellow Cards 1 1 Red Cards 0 0 Saves 1 2 WHAT'S AT STAKE
Both teams have advanced to the second round. Because of that 5-1 shellacking of Spain, Netherlands has the better goal difference and needs only a draw to win the group, while Chile must win. First place is important, because it probably means avoiding Brazil in the round of 16.
FULL STANDINGS: WHO'S IN, WHO'S OUT »GROUP B W L D GF GA +/- Pts Netherlands 3 0 0 10 3 +7 9 Chile 2 1 0 5 3 +2 6 Spain 1 2 0 4 7 -3 3 Australia 0 3 0 3 9 -6 0
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