World Cup: Netherlands beats Brazil for third place

The Netherlands’ Stefan de Vrij, left, and Brazil’s Jo battle for the ball during the Netherlands’ 3-0 win in the third-place match of the 2014 World Cup.  (Evaristo Sa / AFP/Getty Images)

The Netherlands’ Georginio Wijnaldum, top left, tries to score on a header during the Netherlands’ 3-0 win over Brazil in the third-place match of the 2014 World Cup.  (Fernando Bizerra Jr. / EPA)

The Netherlands’ Arjen Robben, right, kicks the ball in front of Brazil’s Thiago Silva during the Netherlands’ 3-0 win in the third-place match of the 2014 World Cup.  (Odd Andersen / AFP/Getty Images)

Brazil’s Hulk, left, speaks with injured teammate Neymar while on the bench before the team’s third-place World Cup match against the Netherlands.  (Robert Ghement / EPA)

Brazil’s David Luiz, right, and the Netherlands’ Georginio Wijnaldum battle for the ball in front of Brazil’s Mawell during the World Cup’s third-place match.  (Evaristo Sa / AFP/Getty Images)

Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar fails to stop a shot by Netherlands captain Robin van Persie during Saturday’s third-place World Cup match.  (Fabrice Coffrini / AFP/Getty Images)

Brazil fans on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro react following a goal by the Netherlands during Saturday’s third-place World Cup match.  (Silvia Izquierdo / Associated Press)

The Netherlands’ Robin van Persie, left, and Brazil’s Fernandinho battle for the ball during the Netherlands’ 3-0 win in the third-place match of the 2014 World Cup.  (Odd Andersen / AFPGetty Images)

The Netherlands’ Arjen Robben, right, receives a yellow card from referee Djamel Haimoudi during the Netherlands’ 3-0 win over Brazil in the third-place match of the 2014 World Cup.  (Vanderlei Almeida / AFP/ Getty Images)

The Netherlands’ Daley Blind, center, and Brazil’s Maicon, right, chase after the ball during the Netherlands’ 3-0 win in the third-place match of the 2014 World Cup.  (Vanderlei Almeida / AFP/Getty Images)

The Netherlands’ Daley Blind scores his team’s second goal of the game during the Netherlands’ 3-0 win over Brazil in the third-place match of the 2014 World Cup.  (Hassan Ammar / Associated Press)

The Netherlands’ Daley Blind celebrates after scoring during the Netherlands’ 3-0 win over Brazil in the third-place match of the 2014 World Cup.  (Vanderlei Almeida / AFP/Getty Images)

Brazil fans on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro react to the team going down 2-0 in Saturday’s third-place World Cup match against the Netherlands.  (Silvia Izquierdo / Associated Press)

Brazil’s Ramires, left, battles to control the ball ahead of the Netherlands’ Ron Vlaar during Saturday’s third-place match at the World Cup.  (Buda Mendes / Getty Images)

Brazil’s Fernandinho, left, and the Netherlands’ Arjen Robben battle for the ball during Saturday’s third-place World Cup match.  (Hassan Ammar / Associated Press)

The Netherlands’ Jordy Clasie, left, and Brazil’s Hernanes battle for the ball during the Netherlands’ 3-0 win in the third-place match of the 2014 World Cup.  (Evaristo Sa / AFP/Getty Images)

Brazil fans on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro look on as their team trails 2-0 to the Netherlands in Saturday’s third-place World Cup match.  (Abedin Taherkenareh / EPA)

Brazil fans watching on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro react during the team’s 3-0 loss to the Netherlands in the third-place match at the World Cup.  (Tasso Marcelo / AFP/Getty Images)