On June 19, the second round started in Group B at the World Cup. A match between the national teams of the Netherlands and Australia took place in the city of Porto Alegre. The game turned out to be very exciting and beautiful. The match delighted numerous fans not only at the stadium, but all over the world. The spectators saw several beautiful balls, and more than one goal.
After the Netherlands beat Spain with a crushing 5 - 1 score, many thought that playing with Australia would not cause problems with an easy three-point acquisition for Louis van Gaal's charges. However, the game turned out to be very intriguing.
On the 20th minute, Arjen Robben made his next high-speed dash with a low from the center of the field, entered the penalty area and sent the ball into the far bottom corner. The Dutch took 1 - 0. But the joy of the Netherlands national team was short-lived. Within a minute, Tim Cahill equalized with a stunning goal. The Australian striker responded to a hinged pass into the penalty area and shot into the gate. The ball hit the crossbar with monstrous force and crossed the cherished line. This goal will be one of the most beautiful goals of the tournament. An equal score flashed on the scoreboard.
After the goal was scored, the Australians had their chances to score more, we can say that the game was equal. However, the score did not change before the break.
In the second half, the audience again saw several goals. The first to distinguish themselves were the Australians. On 54 minutes from the penalty spot Mile Edinak brought the representatives of the green continent forward. Australia led 2 - 1, and it was already a sensation. But the Netherlands national team has its own stellar performers. So, Robin van Persie got the second goal on 58 minutes. This goal was already the third in the tournament for Robin and he caught up in this indicator with Arjen Robben and Thomas Müller.
On 68 minutes Memphis Dupai sent the third goal into the goal of Australia with a kick from outside the penalty area. The Dutch came forward. It is noteworthy that in the previous goal attack the Australians almost hit the gate themselves. The final score did not change until the final whistle.
The Netherlands are gaining 6 points after two matches and topping the Group B standings at the World Cup. And the Australian national team remains without points after two matches, although their game with Holland was very high quality and interesting.
