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Netherlands national football team
World Cup | Round of 16
Jun 29, 2014 at 5pm UK
 
Mexico national football team

2-1

Sneijder (88'), Huntelaar (90+5' pen.)
FT(HT: 0-0)
Reaction
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Oliver Kahn defends Arjen Robben over diving allegations
Former Germany international Oliver Kahn defends Arjen Robben for admitting that he dived against Mexico.
Jul 2, 00:06
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Arjen Robben escapes punishment over 'diving admission'
FIFA says that Arjen Robben will not face disciplinary action following reports that he admitted to diving against Mexico.
Jun 30, 23:57
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Dutch FA: 'Arjen Robben wrongly interpreted'
The Dutch Football Association move to clarify comments made by Arjen Robben regarding his diving.
Jun 30, 14:55
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Dirk Kuyt: 'Louis van Gaal is world's best tactician'
Netherlands striker Dirk Kuyt hails Louis van Gaal as the most tactically adept coach in football after his side's 2-1 victory over Mexico at the World Cup.
Jun 30, 09:14
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Danny Murphy disappointed in Arjen Robben's diving antics
Danny Murphy says that the Netherlands' win over Mexico has left a "bitter taste in the mouth" due to Arjen Robben's diving antics.
Jun 30, 08:24
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Klaas-Jan Huntelaar: 'It was a dream come true'
Netherlands striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar reveals that it was a dream for him to be the player to put his side into the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Jun 30, 06:07
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Hector Moreno suffers fractured tibia
Espanyol confirm that Mexico defender Hector Moreno sustained a fractured tibia in the World Cup defeat to the Netherlands.
Jun 30, 01:03
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Dirk Kuyt revels in "special day"
Dirk Kuyt says that Sunday was a "special day" for him after earning his 100th Netherlands cap.
Jun 30, 00:44
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Miguel Herrera slams referee, Arjen Robben
Miguel Herrera blames referee Pedro Proenca and Netherlands ace Arjen Robben for Mexico's World Cup exit.
Jun 30, 00:35
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Louis van Gaal: 'Netherlands were lucky'
Louis van Gaal admits that his Netherlands team had an "escape" in the narrow 2-1 win over Mexico.
Jun 30, 00:22
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Klaas-Jan Huntelaar: 'I almost rejected penalty chance'
Netherlands striker Klaas Jan-Huntelaar reveals that he almost turned down the chance to take his match-winning penalty kick against Mexico.
Jun 29, 21:59
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Miguel Herrera: "Everything was against Mexico"
Mexico manager Miguel Herrera says that luck was against his side as they exited the World Cup following a 2-1 reverse at the hands of the Netherlands.
Jun 29, 21:28
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Arjen Robben apologises for diving against Mexico
Arjen Robben apologises for diving during the Netherlands' 2-1 victory against Mexico in the last 16 of the World Cup.
Jun 29, 20:47
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Louis van Gaal hails Netherlands character
Louis van Gaal praises his Netherlands players for showing the "faith and belief" needed to bounce back and record a World Cup last-16 victory over Mexico.
Jun 29, 20:32
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Louis van Gaal: 'Netherlands benefited from cooling break'
Louis van Gaal admits that he used the World Cup's first cooling break to help the Netherlands pull off a dramatic turnaround against Mexico.
Jun 29, 20:15

The Match

Player Ratings

Sports Mole takes a look at who impressed as Netherlands beat Mexico 2-1 in their last-16 World Cup clash on Sunday.

Analysis

Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Netherlands beat Mexico 2-1 in their last-16 World Cup clash.

Match Report

Netherlands score twice in the final moments to come from behind and beat Mexico in their World Cup last-16 clash in Fortaleza.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's you live commentary of the World Cup last-16 clash in Fortaleza as Netherlands beat Mexico 2-1.

HT Report

Netherlands and Mexico cancel each other out in the first half of the World Cup last-16 tie in searing-hot Fortaleza.

Team News

Robin van Persie returns to the fold for the Netherlands' clash with Mexico following a one-game suspension.

Preview

Sports Mole previews the second-round clash between Netherlands and Mexico at the World Cup finals in Brazil.

Build-up
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Arjen Robben wary of "fearless" Mexico
Netherlands winger Arjen Robben is wary of "fearless" Mexico and claims that Miguel Herrera's side have a territorial advantage in the last 16 World Cup encounter.
Jun 29, 10:35
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Wesley Sneijder: 'We proved our doubters wrong'
Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder feels that his side showed their doubters that they were wrong to discount Louis van Gaal's men before the start of the tournament.
Jun 28, 16:59
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Andres Guardado: 'We can achieve a lot more'
Mexico midfielder Andres Guardado is adamant that his side can achieve a lot more at the World Cup after reaching the second round of the tournament.
Jun 28, 16:33
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Wesley Sneijder: 'We can win it all'
Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder insists that his side can win the World Cup and bounce back from their disappointment of their final defeat in 2010.
Jun 28, 15:52
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Guillermo Ochoa: 'Netherlands not just about Arjen Robben'
Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa warns his Mexico teammates that they must not just focus on Arjen Robben when they face the Netherlands at the World Cup on Sunday.
Jun 28, 12:42
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Wesley Sneijder confident of Netherlands progress
Wesley Sneijder is confident that the Netherlands will beat Mexico and reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Jun 28, 11:11
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Javier Hernandez: 'I have been short of confidence'
Striker Javier Hernandez admits that his confidence has suffered this season after disappointing campaigns with both Manchester United and Mexico.
Jun 28, 10:22
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Arjen Robben: 'Netherlands must not be complacent against Mexico'
Arjen Robben insists that the Netherlands can't afford to make any mistakes against Mexico on Sunday.
Jun 28, 03:30
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Memphis Depay hails "fantastic" Arjen Robben
Memphis Depay praises his Netherlands teammate Arjen Robben for his performances at the World Cup.
Jun 27, 17:28
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Guillermo Ochoa praises Mexico defence
Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa believes that having a tight defence is key if Mexico are to progress in the World Cup.
Jun 27, 14:45
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Arjen Robben surprised by Netherlands World Cup showing
Arjen Robben says that the performance of the Netherlands at the World Cup so far has surprised him.
Jun 26, 23:08
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