2014 FIFA World Cup knockout stage vs Netherlands
A late Dutch comeback ended Mexico's 2014 World Cup in Fortaleza.
Mexico met the Netherlands in the round of 16 of the 2014 FIFA World Cup on 29 June 2014 at the Estádio Castelão in Fortaleza. Giovani dos Santos put Mexico ahead early in the second half, but Wesley Sneijder equalised in the 88th minute and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar scored a stoppage-time penalty for a 2–1 Dutch win.
Quick Facts
- Date
- 29 June 2014
- Stage
- Round of 16
- Venue
- Estádio Castelão, Fortaleza
- Score
- Netherlands 2, Mexico 1
- Goals
- Dos Santos 48' (Mexico); Sneijder 88', Huntelaar 90+4' pen. (Netherlands)
- Referee
- Pedro Proença (Portugal)
- Attendance
- 58,817
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Background
Dos Santos scored in the 48th minute with a left-footed volley from outside the box. Mexico led until a Dutch corner was headed back by Huntelaar for Sneijder to equalise. With stoppage time almost over, Arjen Robben drew a controversial penalty when he was fouled by Rafael Márquez, and Huntelaar converted it. Mexico were eliminated in the round of 16 for the sixth tournament in a row. It was the first World Cup match with a cooling break.
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