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FIFA World Cup 2014: Spain vs Netherlands Third Match in Pictures

Bayern Munich winger scored twice as Holland beat Spain 5-1 on Friday night

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal need not look beyond his own Holland squad when it comes to drawing up a list of World Cup transfer targets.
For residing within his camp is the one player his new employers are craving. Arjen Robben is the man Van Gaal should elevate to the top of his wish list.
For a winger boasting the Dutchman’s devastating ability to score, create and terrorise was sadly lacking at Old Trafford last season.

Netherlands' defender Stefan de Vrij celebrates scoring their third goal during a Group B football match between Spain and the Netherlands at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador.
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Fans of the Netherlands react during a Group B football match between Spain and the Netherlands at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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Football fans pose before a Group B football match between Spain and the Netherlands at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador.
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Spain's midfielder Xabi Alonso (R) celebrates after scoring a penalty as Netherlands' forward Robin van Persie (L) reacts during a Group B football match between Spain and the Netherlands.
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Netherlands' supporters cheer during a Group B football match between Spain and the Netherlands.
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Netherlands' defender Ron Vlaar (L) tackles Spain's forward Diego Costa during a Group B football match.
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Spanish soccer fan reacts after the Netherlands score, tying the game 1-1 against Spain, in the World Cup.
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Netherlands' forward Arjen Robben and his team-mates celebrate after Robben scored their fifth goal.
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Netherlands' forward Arjen Robben celebrates after his team won.
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Netherlands' forward Robin van Persie (L) celebrates with Netherlands' coach Louis van Gaal (R) after scoring a goal.
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Netherlands' forward Robin van Persie celebrates after scoring goal.
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Netherlands' forward Robin van Persie scores during a Group B football match between Spain.
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Netherlands' midfielder Nigel de Jong (L) argues with Spain's forward Fernando Torres.
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Spain's coach Vicente Del Bosque looking sad during a Group B football match between.
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Spain's forward Diego Costa (L) reacts after being fouled by Netherlands' defender Stefan de Vrij.
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Spain's goalkeeper Iker Casillas (C) reacts as Italian referee Nicola Rizzoli shows a yellow card.
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Spain's midfielder Andres Iniesta (C) vies with Spain's midfielder David Silva (L) and Spain's midfielder Xavi.
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Spain's midfielder David Silva (L) controls the ball as Netherlands' defender Daryl Janmaat looks.
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Spain's midfielder Xabi Alonso (front) celebrates scoring a penalty during a Group B football match between Spain and the Hollands.
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Spain's supporters display a giant Spanish flag before the start of a football match.
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(FromL) Netherlands' defender Stefan de Vrij, Netherlands' defender Ron Vlaar, Netherlands' defender Bruno Martins Indi, Netherlands' defender Daryl Janmaat, Netherlands' defender Daley Blind and Netherlands' goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen (down) Netherlands' forward Arjen Robben, Netherlands' midfielder Nigel de Jong, Netherlands' forward Robin van Persie, Netherlands' midfielder Jonathan de Guzman and Netherlands' midfielder Wesley Sneijder pose for picture.
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(From L) Spain's goalkeeper Iker Casillas, Spain's defender Sergio Ramos, Spain's defender Gerard Pique, Spain's midfielder Sergio Busquets, Spain's midfielder Xabi Alonso and Spain's forward Diego Costa (down) Spain's defender Cesar Azpilicueta, Spain's midfielder David Silva, Spain's midfielder Andres Iniesta, Spain's midfielder Xavi and Spain's defender Jordi Alba pose for picture.
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