Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

PORT ELIZAZETH, South Africa - Brazil midfielder Kaka (C) fires a shot past Netherlands defender Andre Ooijer in the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 2, 2010. The Netherlands won 2-1 and advanced to the semifinals.

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

PORT ELIZAZETH, South Africa - Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder (C,R) tussles with Brazil midfielder Kaka in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 2, 2010. The Netherlands won 2-1 and advanced to the semifinals.

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

PORT ELIZAZETH, South Africa - Netherlands goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg (L) saves a shot by Brazil midfielder Kaka in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 2, 2010. The Netherlands won 2-1 and advanced to the semifinals.

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

PORT ELIZAZETH, South Africa - Dejected Brazilian players leave the field after being defeated by the Netherlands 2-1 in a World Cup quarterfinal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 2, 2010.

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

PORT ELIZAZETH, South Africa - Netherlands supporters celebrate after the team beat Brazil 2-1 in a World Cup quarterfinal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 2, 2010.

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

PORT ELIZAZETH, South Africa - Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder (10) rushes to teammates Arjen Robben (L) and Mark Van Bommel after the Netherlands beat Brazil 2-1 in a World Cup quarterfinal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 2, 2010.

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

PORT ELIZAZETH, South Africa - Brazil striker Luis Fabiano (R) and Netherlands defender Giovanni Van Bronckhorst vie for the ball during a World Cup quarterfinal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 2, 2010. The Netherlands won 2-1 and advanced to the semifinals.

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

PORT ELIZAZETH, South Africa - Netherlands defender Andre Ooijer shields the ball from Brazil midfielder Kaka in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 2, 2010. The Netherlands won 2-1 and advanced to the semifinals.

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

PORT ELIZAZETH, South Africa - Netherlands winger Arjen Robben reacts to Brazil's opening goal in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 2, 2010.

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

PORT ELIZAZETH, South Africa - Netherlands winger Arjen Robben (C) shields the ball from Brazil defender Michel Bastos in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 2, 2010. The Netherlands won 2-1 and advanced to the semifinals.

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

PORT ELIZAZETH, South Africa - Netherlands midfielder Nigel De Jong (R) tries to shake off Brazil striker Robinho in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 2, 2010. The Netherlands won 2-1 and advanced to the semifinals.

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

PORT ELIZAZETH, South Africa - Netherlands winger Arjen Robben (C) shields the ball from Brazil defender Michel Bastos in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 2, 2010. The Netherlands won 2-1 and advanced to the semifinals. (Kyodo)

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

PORT ELIZAZETH, South Africa - Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder (10) rushes to teammates Arjen Robben (L) and Mark Van Bommel after the Netherlands beat Brazil 2-1 in a World Cup quarterfinal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 2, 2010. (Kyodo)

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

PORT ELIZAZETH, South Africa - Netherlands supporters celebrate after the team beat Brazil 2-1 in a World Cup quarterfinal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 2, 2010. (Kyodo)

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

PORT ELIZAZETH, South Africa - Netherlands defender Andre Ooijer shields the ball from Brazil midfielder Kaka in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 2, 2010. The Netherlands won 2-1 and advanced to the semifinals. (Kyodo)

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

PORT ELIZAZETH, South Africa - Netherlands winger Arjen Robben reacts to Brazil's opening goal in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 2, 2010. (Kyodo)

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

PORT ELIZAZETH, South Africa - Dejected Brazilian players leave the field after being defeated by the Netherlands 2-1 in a World Cup quarterfinal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 2, 2010. (Kyodo)

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

PORT ELIZAZETH, South Africa - Netherlands goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg (L) saves a shot by Brazil midfielder Kaka in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 2, 2010. The Netherlands won 2-1 and advanced to the semifinals. (Kyodo)

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

PORT ELIZAZETH, South Africa - Brazil striker Luis Fabiano (R) and Netherlands defender Giovanni Van Bronckhorst vie for the ball during a World Cup quarterfinal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 2, 2010. The Netherlands won 2-1 and advanced to the semifinals. (Kyodo)

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

PORT ELIZAZETH, South Africa - Netherlands midfielder Nigel De Jong (R) tries to shake off Brazil striker Robinho in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 2, 2010. The Netherlands won 2-1 and advanced to the semifinals. (Kyodo)

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

PORT ELIZAZETH, South Africa - Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder (C,R) tussles with Brazil midfielder Kaka in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 2, 2010. The Netherlands won 2-1 and advanced to the semifinals. (Kyodo)

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

PORT ELIZAZETH, South Africa - Brazil midfielder Kaka (C) fires a shot past Netherlands defender Andre Ooijer in the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 2, 2010. The Netherlands won 2-1 and advanced to the semifinals. (Kyodo)