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World Cup | Group Stage
Jun 18, 2014 at 5pm UK
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Ronaldo: 'Tim Cahill strike was best'
Former Brazil international Ronaldo believes that Tim Cahill's volley against the Netherlands has been the best goal of the World Cup so far.
Jul 6, 14:00
Arjen Robben: 'We were sloppy against Australia'
Arjen Robben of the Netherlands says that his side did not play well enough, particularly in the first half, against Australia.
Jun 19, 14:00
Tim Cahill: "It was an amazing performance"
Australia forward Tim Cahill believes that his side will have earned a lot of respect following their narrow defeat to the Netherlands in their World Cup clash.
Jun 19, 00:10
Louis van Gaal: "I expected us to win"
Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal admits that he always believed that his side would beat Australia despite falling behind in the second half of the Group B clash.
Jun 18, 23:26
Tim Cahill: 'Volley felt right to hit'
Tim Cahill says that his wonder goal for Australia against the Netherlands today "just felt so right to hit".
Jun 18, 23:10
Louis van Gaal hails talisman Robin van Persie
Louis van Gaal admits that it is "great" to have a striker as prolific as Robin van Persie in his Netherlands team.
Jun 18, 22:58
Ange Postecoglou laments "heartbreaking" defeat
Ange Postecoglou describes Australia's 3-2 defeat to the Netherlands as "heartbreaking".
Jun 18, 22:24
Arjen Robben: Netherlands took a "big step" to last 16
Arjen Robben says that the Netherlands took a "big step" into the second round of the World Cup by beating Australia.
Jun 18, 20:24
Netherlands defender Bruno Martins Indi stretchered off against Australia
Netherlands defender Bruno Martins Indi is stretchered off during his side's World Cup encounter with Australia.
Jun 18, 17:57
The Match
Player Ratings
Sports Mole's player ratings from Netherlands' thrilling 3-2 win over Australia.
Analysis
Sports Mole takes a closer look at how Netherlands narrowly won a 3-2 thriller against Australia in Porto Alegre to continue their 100% Group B record.
Match Report
The Netherlands take a big step towards the second round of the World Cup with a thrilling 3-2 win over Australia.
Live Commentary
Read how Netherlands went two wins from two in World Cup Group B by beating Australia 3-2 in an end-to-end thriller, courtesy of Sports Mole's live coverage.
HT Report
Australia and the Netherlands play out a 1-1 draw in the first half of their World Cup encounter in Porto Alegre.
Team News
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal names the same XI that beat Spain for this evening's match with Australia at the World Cup.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the Group B fixture between Australia and Netherlands at the World Cup finals in Brazil.
Form Guide
Build-up
Mark Milligan ruled out for Australia
Australia midfielder Mark Milligan is ruled out of his side's World Cup match with the Netherlands with a hamstring injury.
Jun 18, 06:31
Louis van Gaal: 'Attitude in Netherlands squad has not changed'
Netherlands head coach Louis van Gaal insists that his players have not changed their attitude after beating Spain.
Jun 18, 05:28
Ange Postecoglou: 'Australia won't sit back against Netherlands'
Ange Postecoglou insists that Australia will not sit back and defend in their World Cup encounter with Spain tomorrow.
Jun 17, 21:15
Mark Bresciano: 'Australia won't be overawed against the Netherlands'
Australia's Mark Bresciano insists that the team will not be overawed when they take on the Netherlands at the World Cup on Wednesday.
Jun 17, 12:46
Nigel de Jong urges Netherlands to focus on Australia
Nigel de Jong urges the Netherlands to keep their focus ahead of the Group B clash with Australia.
Jun 16, 22:45
Mathew Leckie: 'Australia can beat Netherlands'
Australia forward Mathew Leckie believes that the Socceroos can surprise the Netherlands in their next World Cup fixture.
Jun 16, 11:33
