In pictures: How the Flying Dutchmen sunk the Spanish Armada

Spain and Netherlands players line up for their national anthems before their Group B match at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil. (AFP Photo)

Updated on: Jun 14, 2014 10:25 AM IST

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Spain and Netherlands players line up for their national anthems before their Group B match at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil. (AFP Photo)

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Players greet each other before start of play. (EPA Photo)

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Spain's midfielder Xabi Alonso in action. He scored a penalty to give the world champions the lead in the 27th minute. (AFP Photo)

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Robin van Persie (left) and Arjen Robben prepare to restart after Xabi Alonso scored the opening goal. (AP Photo)

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Robin van Persie scores a brilliant looping header to equalise the 44th minute. (AP Photo)

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Arjen Robben (left) scores past Spain's Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique and goalkeeper Iker Casillas. (AP Photo)

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Iker Casillas of Spain reacts after Robin van Persie's second goal at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil. (EPA Photo)

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Robin van Persie celebrates his goal with an epic high-five with coach Louis van Gaal. (Reuters Photo)