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Netherlands and Chile met in the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo to determine who would finish top of Group B and it was the European side that came out on top.
Needing just a draw due to their better goal difference, the Netherlands did better than that even without the suspended Robin van Persie.
In a match that didn't live up the spectacle it was billed as, it took until the 77th minute for the deadlock to be broken and it was Leroy Fer who managed it.
Memphis Depay then added a second in injury time following a fantastic run from Arjen Robben.
The result meant Netherlands won all three of their games while Chile qualify in second place with six points.
Netherlands 2 Chile 0 player ratingsShow all 23 1 /23Netherlands 2 Chile 0 player ratings Netherlands 2 Chile 0 player ratings Jasper Cillessen The keeper may have got away with one after challenging Sanchez in the area, but had little else to worry about. 6/10
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Netherlands 2 Chile 0 player ratings Daryl Janmaat Supplied a fine cross for Fer to open the scoring and is looking an impressive part of this Dutch unit. 8
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Netherlands 2 Chile 0 player ratings Daley Blind Recovered after an uncomfortable opening to help his side to a clean sheet. 7
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Netherlands 2 Chile 0 player ratings Ron Vlaar The Aston Villa man's most commanding performance of these finals. 7
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Netherlands 2 Chile 0 player ratings Stefan de Vrij In the right place at the right time to clear off the line from De Jong's header, even if he used the wrong part of his body. 7
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Netherlands 2 Chile 0 player ratings Georginio Wijnaldum Failed to impress on his first World Cup start. 6
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Netherlands 2 Chile 0 player ratings Nigel de Jong Was his usual combative self and imposed himself when Chile started to take charge. 7
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Netherlands 2 Chile 0 player ratings Dirk Kuyt Veteran performed admirably in an unfamiliar role. 6
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Netherlands 2 Chile 0 player ratings Wesley Sneijder Another anonymous showing that wasn't helped by his replacement scoring within two minutes. 5
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Netherlands 2 Chile 0 player ratings Jeremain Lens Failed to make the most of his starting opportunity, and was again eclipsed by Depay's arrival off the bench. 5
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Netherlands 2 Chile 0 player ratings Arjen Robben His pace and trickery continues to frighten teams at this World Cup, and he finally got his delivery right when putting Depay's goal on a plate. 8
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Netherlands 2 Chile 0 player ratings Memphis Depay The PSV forward is making a name for himself at these finals as a supersub, having bagged his second of the tournament off the bench. 8
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Netherlands 2 Chile 0 player ratings Claudio Bravo Saved well from Depay in the second half, but was caught out seconds later with Fer's header. 5
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Netherlands 2 Chile 0 player ratings Mauricio Isla Failed to supply the same threat on the right as Mena did on the left. 5
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Netherlands 2 Chile 0 player ratings Gonzalo Jara Struggled against the speedy counter-attacking of the Dutch. 5
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Netherlands 2 Chile 0 player ratings Gary Medel Adjusted to playing in defence, and battled well in the air despite his size. 7
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Netherlands 2 Chile 0 player ratings Francisco Silva Unconvincing in defence, and booked for a poor tackle on Lens. 5
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Netherlands 2 Chile 0 player ratings Charles Aranguiz Didn't have the same influence here as he did against Spain. 5
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Netherlands 2 Chile 0 player ratings Marcelo Diaz Neat passing kept play ticking over in the midfield. 6
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Netherlands 2 Chile 0 player ratings Eugenio Mena Had some early joy down the left flank, but was pinned back in the second half. 6
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Netherlands 2 Chile 0 player ratings Felipe Gutierrez Showed glimpses of skill in the opening 45 minutes, but was taken off at the break. 5
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Netherlands 2 Chile 0 player ratings Alexis Sanchez Chile's creative spark looked sharp early on, but tired in the second half. 7
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Netherlands 2 Chile 0 player ratings Eduardo Vargas The Valencia forward combined well with Sanchez, but faded as the service dried up. 6
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