World Cup 3rd place: Netherlands tastes glory of victory

Source:Xinhua Published: 2014-7-13 9:05:30

Netherlands' Arjen Robben (L) talks with Stefan de Vrij with their bronze medals after the third place play-off match between Brazil and Netherlands of 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Nacional Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 12, 2014. Netherlands won 3-0 over Brazil and took the third place of the tournament on Saturday. (Xinhua/Guo Yong)


 

FIFA President Sepp Blatter (C) presents a medal to Netherlands' Robin van Persie during the medal ceremony after the third place play-off match between Brazil and Netherlands of 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Nacional Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 12, 2014. Netherlands won 3-0 over Brazil and took the third place of the tournament on Saturday. (Xinhua/Guo Yong)


 

Netherlands' Wesley Sneijder, Tim Krul, Jasper Cillessen, Joel Veltman and Arjen Robben (L to R) pose with their medals after the third place play-off match between Brazil and Netherlands of 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Nacional Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 12, 2014. Netherlands won 3-0 over Brazil and took the third place of the tournament on Saturday. (Xinhua/Guo Yong)


 

Netherlands' players pose with bronze medals after the third place play-off match between Brazil and Netherlands of 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Nacional Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 12, 2014. Netherlands won 3-0 over Brazil and took the third place of the tournament on Saturday.(Xinhua/Yang Lei)


 

Netherlands' Dirk Kuyt, Arjen Robben and Stefan de Vrij (L to R) applaud fans after the third place play-off match between Brazil and Netherlands of 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Nacional Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 12, 2014. Netherlands won 3-0 over Brazil and took the third place of the tournament on Saturday. (Xinhua/Guo Yong)


 

Netherlands' Dirk Kuyt hugs Brazil's Thiago Silva after the third place play-off match between Brazil and Netherlands of 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Nacional Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 12, 2014. Netherlands won 3-0 over Brazil and took the third place of the tournament on Saturday.(Xinhua/Yang Lei)


 

 Netherlands' Robin van Persie embraces Brazil's Oscar (front) after the third place play-off match between Brazil and Netherlands of 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Nacional Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 12, 2014. Netherlands won 3-0 over Brazil and took the third place of the tournament on Saturday. (Xinhua/Guo Yong)


 

Netherlands' coach Louis Van Gaal (L) talks with FIFA President Sepp Blatter (R) during the medal ceremony after the third place play-off match between Brazil and Netherlands of 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Nacional Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 12, 2014. Netherlands won 3-0 over Brazil and took the third place of the tournament on Saturday. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)


 

Netherlands' Arjen Robben (1st L, front) shakes hands with FIFA President Sepp Blatter (2nd L, front) during the medal ceremony after the third place play-off match between Brazil and Netherlands of 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Nacional Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 12, 2014. Netherlands won 3-0 over Brazil and took the third place of the tournament on Saturday. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)


 

Netherlands' players pose with bronze medals after the third place play-off match between Brazil and Netherlands of 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Nacional Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 12, 2014. Netherlands won 3-0 over Brazil and took the third place of the tournament on Saturday.(Xinhua/Yang Lei)


 

Netherlands' coach Louis Van Gaal (L) talks with FIFA President Sepp Blatter (R) during the medal ceremony after the third place play-off match between Brazil and Netherlands of 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Nacional Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 12, 2014. Netherlands won 3-0 over Brazil and took the third place of the tournament on Saturday.(Xinhua/Yang Lei)


 

  Netherlands' coach Louis Van Gaal (1st L, front) is presented with his Medal by FIFA President Sepp Blatter (2nd L, front) during the medal ceremony after the third place play-off match between Brazil and Netherlands of 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Nacional Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 12, 2014. Netherlands won 3-0 over Brazil and took the third place of the tournament on Saturday. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)


 

Netherlands' Arjen Robben (R) and Dirk Kuyt applaud fans after the third place play-off match between Brazil and Netherlands of 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Nacional Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 12, 2014. Netherlands won 3-0 over Brazil and took the third place of the tournament on Saturday. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)


 

Netherlands' coach Louis Van Gaal (R) speaks with Arjen Robben during the medal ceremony after the third place play-off match between Brazil and Netherlands of 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Nacional Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 12, 2014. Netherlands won 3-0 over Brazil and took the third place of the tournament on Saturday.(Xinhua/Yang Lei)


 

Netherlands' Robin van Persie appreciates fans after the third place play-off match between Brazil and Netherlands of 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Nacional Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 12, 2014. Netherlands won 3-0 over Brazil and took the third place of the tournament on Saturday. (Xinhua/Guo Yong)


 

Netherlands' Robin van Persie applauds fans after the third place play-off match between Brazil and Netherlands of 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Nacional Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 12, 2014. Netherlands won 3-0 over Brazil and took the third place of the tournament on Saturday. (Xinhua/Guo Yong)


 

Netherlands' Robin van Persie takes off his captain badge after the third place play-off match between Brazil and Netherlands of 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Nacional Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 12, 2014. Netherlands won 3-0 over Brazil and took the third place of the tournament on Saturday. (Xinhua/Guo Yong)


 

Netherlands' Robin van Persie applauds fans after the third place play-off match between Brazil and Netherlands of 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Nacional Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 12, 2014. Netherlands won 3-0 over Brazil and took the third place of the tournament on Saturday. (Xinhua/Guo Yong)


 

Netherlands' players applaud fans after the third place play-off match between Brazil and Netherlands of 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Nacional Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 12, 2014. Netherlands won 3-0 over Brazil and took the third place of the tournament on Saturday. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)


 

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