As the world looked to process and digest the shocking and incredible Dutch display in defeating Spain 5-1, there was plenty of reaction on Twitter.
Robin van Persie bagged two goals, as did Arjen Robben as the Netherlands picked up an historic victory, shutting down the defending champions and using a four-goal second half to shoot down Spain.
Here’s a taste of the best from Twitter, and we saved the best for last...
Dutch legend Edwin van der Sar admitted even he didn’t see this coming:
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Not what Iexpected but what a score and great turnaround for.the Dutch!! #nedspa
— Edwin van der Sar (@vdsar1970) June 13, 2014
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USMNT player DeAndre Yedlin wishes he could have seen the game, but unfortunately he was traveling:
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Finally settled in Natal! Heard the Spain vs. Netherlands game wasn't worth watching.. Glad I didn't miss anything! 😬 #WorldCup2014
— DeAndre Yedlin (@yedlinny) June 13, 2014
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NBA player Gordon Heyward saw the game in a way many of us can relate:
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This is the point where you throw the controller and turn off the xbox #WorldCup
— Gordon Hayward (@gordonhayward) June 13, 2014
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Manchester United appreciated its striker and new manager having success in Brazil:
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Congratulations to Louis van Gaal and two-goal @Persie_Official for an amazing 5-1 win for #NED over holders #ESP. pic.twitter.com/ihuE17b7XT
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 13, 2014
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A historian pops in to give this match some perspective in the annals of time:
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That was the most decisive Dutch victory over Spain since 1639. The Battle of the Downs, end of Spanish naval hegemony #spainvsnetherlands
— Dan Snow (@thehistoryguy) June 13, 2014
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Actor Kevin Zegers, of Dutch decent, cheered on his team:
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Hugh Laurie very much enjoyed the match...
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Oh God I have football all over my face, jowls, down the front of my shirt...
— Hugh Laurie (@hughlaurie) June 13, 2014
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Robben 5 yards faster than Ramos in 40? Whaaaaat??
— Hugh Laurie (@hughlaurie) June 13, 2014
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The head of Virgin, Richard Branson, believes the Dutch could go on and win the tournament if they play like that again:
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Holland played like champions. Will anyone beat THAT header?! #WorldCup
— Richard Branson (@richardbranson) June 13, 2014
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Tancredi Palmeri reminded us what ramifications this match could have going forward:
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If Spain finish as 2nd it will Brazil-Spain in next stage!
— Tancredi Palmeri (@tancredipalmeri) June 13, 2014
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The winner, however, comes from Florida Panthers goalie Roberto Luongo, who took a shot at Iker Casillas under cover of a sympathetic tweet for a fellow netminder:
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I don't like to make fun of other goalies. I really feel terrible for CA5ILLA5.......
— Strombone (@strombone1) June 13, 2014
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