The score was opened on third minute. Thiago Silva pulled down Arjen Robben on the edge of the box and referee pointed to spot. Robin van Persie converted it efficiently.

Defense of Brazil helped the Netherlands to score the second goal, after the Dutch cross was poorly cleared, allowing Daley Blind to volley unmarked to double the lead.

Georginio Wijnaldum grabbed a third goal of the Netherlands in injury time.

Netherlands won the bronze medals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.