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Netherlands plays ugly in loss to Spain

Going into the World Cup, Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk said he didn't mind winning ugly, but in Sunday's final, the Dutch only managed the ugly part.

World Cup post-game: Spain 1, Netherlands 0 (ET)

Andres Iniesta's goal in the 116th minute gave Spain its first FIFA World Cup title with a 1-0 win over the Netherlands Sunday in Johannesburg.

Spain wins World Cup

Andrés Iniesta scored late in extra time to give Spain its first-ever World Cup title with a 1-0 win over the Netherlands in Johannesburg.

Netherlands need some Robben magic

Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands is chasing many accolades, but if the Dutch are to create space in the World Cup final against Spain, Arjen Robben is the key (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 12:30 p.m. ET).

Gullit beaming over Dutch performance

Former great Ruud Gullit concedes that this Dutch squad may not be as flashy as previous national teams, but he's proud his country has adapted in order to reach the World Cup final.

Unassuming Dutch coach on verge of greatness

Coach Bert van Marwijk has quietly gone about his business, leading a hard-working and well-organized Dutch side to the World Cup final.

Spain's World Cup run has Dutch flavour

If the Spaniards do emerge victorious from Sunday's final (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 12:30 p.m. ET) in Johannesburg, they will owe a big thank you to the Netherlands.

Dutch coach sees room for improvement

Dutch coach Bert Van Marwijk thinks the only category where his team suffers in comparison to World Cup final opponent Spain is beauty of play. When it comes to the rest, the two can go head-to-head.

Spain seeks answer for Sneijder

After neutralizing Germany's attack, Spain is now focusing on stopping the Netherlands dangerous offence in the World Cup final and is narrowing in on key playmaker Wesley Sneijder.

Dutch squad has much Afrikaner support

For some South Africans, there is still a ''home'' team to cheer for in the World Cup final.