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Arjen Robben of the Netherlands gestures as he celebrates after scoring a goal against Spain Reuters

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FINAL! The final whistle blows and Spains nightmare is over. The Oranje can be extremely proud of their clinical demolition of the Spanish side which lacked energy, pace, and determination.

91st minute: Spain with an incredible chance but Torres is simply too slow and the chance is gone. 3 minutes to play.

90th minute: Lens drives in through the left and puts in a good ball into the box but Sneijder is unable to finish.

87th minute: There is only one team on this pitch. A great attack for the Dutch yields a RIDICULOUS volley from Robben who is denied by a great save from Casillas. Woah. Netherlands absolutely dominating.

80th minute: GOOOOOLLLLLLLL!!!! The Dutch are unstoppable! Robben wins a foot race with Sergio Ramos and twists and turns around Casillas to slot home an easy finish. 5-1 Netherlands, Spain is absolutely embarrassed!

79th minute: Netherlands substitution: Lens on for Robin van Persie who exits with two goals. Well done Robin. 78th minute: Spain substitution: Fabregas on for David Silva. 76th minute: Netherlands substitution: Veltman on for de Vrij. Dutch in total control.

72nd minute: GOOOOOOLLLL!!!! The rout continues! A horrible mistake by Spanish captain Iker Cassilas gives a gift to Robin van Persie who easily slots it home. This is an embarrassing storyline for the 2010 World Cup champions.

67th minute: Spain scores but its ruled offside!! A good call to take the goal away but Spain haven't given up on this match quite yet.

66th minute: Robin van Persie is booked for a hard foul on Pedro.

65th minute: GOOOOOLLLLL Netherlands!! Stefan de Vrij scores his first international goal! A great free kick finds him open on the back post and he makes no mistake. 3-1 Netherlands!

62nd minute: Substitutions for both sides: Fernando Torres on for Diego Cost Pedro on for Xabi Alonso Wijnaldum on for De Guzman

60th minute: Robin van Persie hits the bar!!! After a wonferful run by Robben the Manchester United striker hits a wonderful volley but just high. Spain looking vulnerable on the counter.

53rd minute: GOOOOOOOOLLLLL!!!! Another fantastic ball in behind from Blind finds Arjen Robben who brings it down incredibly and doesn't let the chance go. 2-1 Netherlands.

50th minute: A shot from distance by Andres Iniesta is comfortably saved by Cillessen.

The second half kicks off to heavy rain in Salvador.

HALFTIME! A fantastic first half sees both sides score and level at the break. Who can score in the second half?

44th Minute: GOOOOOOOLLLLL! We're all even!!! A PHENOMENAL ball in behind from Blind and an absolutely world-class strikers finish from Robin van Persie. Brilliant stuff from the Dutch.

43rd minute: An absolutely BRILLIANT pass from Andres Iniesta finds David Silva clear on goal but the Manchester City player's chip is deflected wide. Spain looking sharp.

40th minute: Stefan de Vrij is the second Dutch player to be booked. This time for a hard foul on David Silva.

27th minute: GOOOOOLLLLL!!!!! Xabi Alonso finishes clinically from the spot and Spain lead 1-0.

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Spain's Xabi Alonso (L) scores his penalty past Jasper Cillessen of the Netherlands Reuters

26th minute: Penalty Spain!! Diego Costa is clearly tripped in the box after a fantastic pass! Xabi Alonso to take.

25th minute: De Guzman is booked by the referee. First yellow card of the match.

21st minute: Spain looking good, find Iniesta in behind the defense and he wins a corner which is just missed by Sergio Ramos.

13th minute: Mistake by the Netherlands defense leads to the first good chance for Spain but Diego Costa, facing heavy jeers from the crowd, is unable to control the ball and the chance goes begging. Still 0-0.

10th minute: Iniesta given plenty of space in the midfield and tries his luck but the shot goes well high. Game opening up a bit.

8th minute: Wesley Sneijder with the first good chance of the game! He finds space in behind the defense but is unable to beat Casillas.

5th minute: The game is off to a cagy start. Neither team wanting to give up too much possesion in the midfield area. Spain controlling.

And we're off! Spain in White look to take their fourth international tournament in a row against the Oranje playing in Blue.

The anthems have been sung and the repeat of the 2010 World Cup Final will commence any moment! Game one!

LINEUPS:

Spain - Casillas, Ramos, Pique, Azpilicueta, Alba, Iniesta, Alonso, Xavi, Silva, Busquets, Costa

Netherlands - Cillessen, Vlaar, Janmaat, Blind, de Vrij, Martins Indi, Robben, Sneijder, de Jong, de Guzman, van Persie

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