It was surprisingly easy to watch our favorite team lose their first game in the World Cup. A rematch of the championship game from four years ago, Spain came out like champs and controlled the game early on with effortless passes across the pitch but couldn’t quite penetrate the Netherlands defense. They finished with 57% possession but the Netherlands was clearly the better team.
The video of Robin van Persie’s incredible, acrobatic header, which equalized the score in the 44th minute, is something to watch over and over. It even blows your mind as a series of still photos. Arjen Robben completely outfoxed the Spanish defense twice. A stunning display.
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