Netherlands vs Brazil

The Netherlands produced a stunning second-half comeback as Brazil’s World Cup imploded in a dramatic game in Port Elizabeth.Holland showed great fighting spirit to come from a goal down against five-time champions Brazil and advance to the semi-finals after a stunning 2-1 victory.The contest in Port Elizabeth did not disappoint its pre-match billing and both sides gave everything they could in a tie that ebbed and flowed from kick-off to the final whistle.Brazil dominated the first half and took the lead in the 10th minute after Felipe Melo punished the Dutch for going to sleep in central defence, sliding a ball through to Robinho who finished coolly.With a flawless competition and being undefeated in 8 games Brazil looked to take the game to Holland forcing the dutch keeper Maarten Stekelenburg to make two outstanding saves .The first especially was outstanding as Kaka saw him 6 yards of his line and attempted to curl the ball around the keeper only to see Stekelenburg glide to prevent Brazil doubling their lead.The outstanding Maicon nearly replicated a goal scored in the 1970 World Cup by Carlos Alberto, as he ran down the right side to hit the ball first time to see his attempt go on the wrong side of the post.Dunga’s men were on top and in control, until a disastrous error from Julio Cesar gifted Holland an equaliser eight minutes after the restart. Wesley Sneijder whipped a cross in from the right and the keeper missed his punch – the ball deflecting off Melo and into his own net.The Dutch, however, sensed a weakness at the heart of the South Americans’ defence and they took full advantage after 68 minutes when another cross caused chaos in the Brazil back-line.Kuyt flicked on Robben’s corner at the near post and Sneijder headed in, sending the army of Oranje fans at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium wild with elation.From being well on top, Dunga’s side were now chasing the game and their hopes of rescuing their World Cup were dealt a huge blow when Felipe Melo inexplicably stamped on Robben after conceding a free-kick five minutes later. Brazils Samba beat is over in South Africa and the sound of the vuvuzelas will continue to hamper the stadiums.Some may argue that Brazil haven’t lost the World Cup but the World Cup has lost Brazil.I guess we will find out starting with tonight’s game between Ghana and Uruguay.I’m sure there is alot more Drama and golden moments to come and i hope Ghana progress as it would really set up a mouthwatering tie between them and the Dutch.