I don't understand why Van Nisteroolyj was not given a starting spot, and was not sent to play even when things went horribly wrong for Holland. Was Marco thinking that he still could advance to the quarter-final, and he had to rest Ruud? Whatever it is, it is too late now.

Deco from Portugal and Van Bronkhost from Holland were sent off at the dying stages of the game. And they sat together, with the other two red-carded players, gesticulating and bitched about the referee. That was so hilarious, and the only Fifa Fair Play moment during the match.