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The Netherlands versus Brazil was the first quarter-final match, held on 2 July 2010 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. The Netherlands won 2–1 after recovering from a 1–0 deficit, knocking the five-time world champions Brazil out of the tournament. The Netherlands held out for the win, thereby earning passage to the semi-finals. Brazil’s coach Dunga confirmed after the match that he would be leaving the position upon the expiry of his contract, admitting responsibility for Brazil’s defeat. The Dutch coach Bert van Marwijk attacked the Brazilian team after the match, claiming they had provoked his side, and that Melo’s stamp on Robben left him “ashamed for Brazilian football. Quarter Finals Attendance: 40,186 (Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, South Africa) Netherlands: Maarten Stekelenburg, Gregory Van Der Wiel, John Heitinga, André Ooijer, Giovanni Van Bronckhorst (c) , Mark Van Bommel, Nigel De Jong, Arjen Robben, Wesley Sneijder, Dirk Kuyt, Robin Van Persie. Substitutions: Klaas Jan Huntelaar. Manager: Bert Van Marwijk. Brazil: Júlio César, Maicon, Lúcio (c) , Juan, Michel Bastos, Felipe Melo, Dani Alves, Gilberto Silva, Kaká, Robinho, Luís Fabiano. Substitutions: Gilberto, Nilmar. Manager: Dunga. Referee: Yuichi Nishimura (Japan), Toru Sagara (Japan), Jeong Hae Sang (South Korea) , Fourth Official: Khalil Al Ghamdi (Saudi Arabia). Reserve assistant referee: Hassan Kamranifar (Iran). Source: Sport 2 / 2010 Commentators: Gennady Orlov, Alexey Osin. Russia. Comment Language: Russian. Duration: 02:25:02
