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Robin van Persie turns it into a beating

by Kim McCauley
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Spain vs. Netherlands, 2014 World Cup: Champions destroyed
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So Spain are just getting the absolute piss beaten out of them. Robin van Persie has scored again.

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It’s 4-1. FOUR TO ONE. SPAIN ARE LOSING FOUR TO DAMN ONE.

Given that the Netherlands conceded the first goal, this is an all-time great performance. Unbelievable.

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