Netherlands Vs Brazil Quarterfinal Match 2010 Summary:

This was the surprising shock for Brazil and its fans and the hurt would remain for quite some time to come, lifetime perhaps, as Oranje thrashed unsurpassed World cup favorites Brazil in Brazil Vs Netherlands in the quarterfinal match. While both teams were preparing for the face-off, Brazil Vs Netherlands in the quarterfinal match, the yellow fans were crowding Port Elizabeth Stadium to support their team, Brazil. However, who could have imagined or even envisaged that Netherlands, who had the odds against them, would overthrow Brazil in quarterfinal to qualify for the semifinals, and that the match would end with Brazilians tears!

The Brazil Vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2010 match came to an end with Netherlands beating Brazil with a 2-1 score. Sneijder of Holland was acknowledged man of the match for his significant 2^nd goal of the match, that he headed into the net in the second half.

Subsequent to winning, the Brazil Vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2010 Match, Holland team will be pitted in the semi final match of FIFA World cup 2010 against winner of Ghana Vs. Uruguay match that is being played today.

Just within 10 minutes of Brazil Vs Netherlands quarterfinal match, Brazil displayed its grit not to bestow any chance to opposition or for that even gain confidence. It was Felipe Melo, who shot perfect one through Oranje defense to Robinho, and Robinho in turn at ease dodged Stekelenburg. Following that, Netherlands launched their attack, nevertheless devoid of any success until first half, whereas Brazil was held back strongly though.

In the second-half of Brazil Vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2010 quarterfinal match, Brazil was going strong and attacking, while Netherlands seemed not to give in to the pressure. Brazil’s Juan and Sneijder’s efforts went off-target in the beginning, however in second half when within 53 minutes Sneijder grabbed the free-kicked ball right to him, and in return he flicked the ball off towards Felipe Melo, however Melo couldn’t judge ball and he missed to divert it and mistakenly led ball into the net.

Once again in Brazil Vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2010 match, Netherlands hopped on into the attack mode, and with Brazil already in the shock because of Melo’s mistake, Netherlands capitalized on the low times. And in the 68th minute, Kuyt took shoot from corner near to goal and Sneijder attempted a header-directing ball to net fruitfully. This goal in 68th minute by Sneijder sealed Brazil’s fate, which was now left to struggle powerless to even draw the match. Felipe Melo once again attempted to discover a successful chance before referee sent him off with a red card for committing a foul.

Nearing the end of the match Brazil Vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2010 match, Kaka and Robinho also tried in vain to shoot a goal.

Thus the reality is, the Netherlands Vs Brazil match ended with Netherlands wining by 2-1 goals. This has put Netherlands on the semifinal fixture after nearly 4 decades since 1970. Netherlands has made it to the FIFA World Cup 201o semifinals, that too with consecutive 5 wins.

Brazil Vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2010 Match Summary/Highlights

Netherlands Final Score: 2

Brazil Final Score: 1

Match Result: Netherlands won by 1 goal.

Man of the Match: Sneijder

And here is the highlights video:

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