World Cup: Netherlands defeats Chile to take top spot

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Updated 2:39 PM EDT, Mon June 23, 2014
Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, left, and coach Miguel Herrera celebrate a goal by their team during a World Cup match against Croatia on Monday, June 23, in Recife, Brazil. Mexico won 3-1.
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Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, left, and coach Miguel Herrera celebrate a goal by their team during a World Cup match against Croatia on Monday, June 23, in Recife, Brazil. Mexico won 3-1.
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Croatian goalkeeper Stipe Pletikosa, left, reacts after Mexico scores.
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Croatian goalkeeper Stipe Pletikosa, left, reacts after Mexico scores.
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Javier Hernandez of Mexico celebrates scoring his team's third goal.
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Javier Hernandez of Mexico celebrates scoring his team's third goal.
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Brazilian players celebrate as they leave the pitch at the end of the match against Cameroon. Brazil won 4-1.
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Brazilian players celebrate as they leave the pitch at the end of the match against Cameroon. Brazil won 4-1.
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Fernandinho, right, of Brazil celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal with teammate Ramires.
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Fernandinho, right, of Brazil celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal with teammate Ramires.
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Defender Andres Guardado of Mexico celebrates scoring his team's second goal.
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Defender Andres Guardado of Mexico celebrates scoring his team's second goal.
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Rafael Marquez, left, of Mexico celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Javier Hernandez.
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Rafael Marquez, left, of Mexico celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Javier Hernandez.
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Referee Jonas Eriksson, right, speaks to Allan Nyom, center, of Cameroon.
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Referee Jonas Eriksson, right, speaks to Allan Nyom, center, of Cameroon.
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Joel Matip, left, of Cameroon collides with Neymar of Brazil.
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Joel Matip, left, of Cameroon collides with Neymar of Brazil.
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Brazilian defender David Luiz, right, vies with Cameroon forward Vincent Aboubakar.
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Brazilian defender David Luiz, right, vies with Cameroon forward Vincent Aboubakar.
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Cameroon defender Allan Nyom, left, and Brazil forward Neymar compete for the ball.
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Cameroon defender Allan Nyom, left, and Brazil forward Neymar compete for the ball.
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Fred of Brazil celebrates scoring his team's third goal during a match against Cameroon.
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Fred of Brazil celebrates scoring his team's third goal during a match against Cameroon.
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Neymar of Brazil celebrates scoring his second goal of the game.
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Neymar of Brazil celebrates scoring his second goal of the game.
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Cameroon midfielder Joel Matip, left, celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against Brazil.
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Cameroon midfielder Joel Matip, left, celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against Brazil.
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Prince Harry is seen in the stands celebrating Brazil's first goal shot by Neymar.
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Prince Harry is seen in the stands celebrating Brazil's first goal shot by Neymar.
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Neymar celebrates after scoring a goal against Cameroon.
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Neymar celebrates after scoring a goal against Cameroon.
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Francisco Javier Rodriguez (in green) of Mexico goes up for a header against Mario Mandzukic (in red and white) of Croatia.
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Francisco Javier Rodriguez (in green) of Mexico goes up for a header against Mario Mandzukic (in red and white) of Croatia.
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Brazil's Marcelo, left, is challenged by Enoh Eyong of Cameroon.
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Brazil's Marcelo, left, is challenged by Enoh Eyong of Cameroon.
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Cameroon forward Benjamin Moukandjo, left, and Brazil midfielder Luiz Gustavo vie for the ball.
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Cameroon forward Benjamin Moukandjo, left, and Brazil midfielder Luiz Gustavo vie for the ball.
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Oribe Peralta, left, of Mexico tackles Vedran Corluka of Croatia.
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Oribe Peralta, left, of Mexico tackles Vedran Corluka of Croatia.
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A Mexico fan receives a kiss during the match against Croatia.
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A Mexico fan receives a kiss during the match against Croatia.
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Croatian fans cheer before the match against Mexico.
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Croatian fans cheer before the match against Mexico.
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A fan sports a Cameroon flag painted on her face during the match against Brazil.
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A fan sports a Cameroon flag painted on her face during the match against Brazil.
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Australian fans cheer during the match against Spain at Arena da Baixada.
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Australian fans cheer during the match against Spain at Arena da Baixada.
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Netherlands forward Memphis Depay, left, celebrates scoring with Arjen Robben during a World Cup match against Chile in Sao Paulo. Netherlands beat Chile 2-0.
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Netherlands forward Memphis Depay, left, celebrates scoring with Arjen Robben during a World Cup match against Chile in Sao Paulo. Netherlands beat Chile 2-0.
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Juan Mata of Spain scores his team's third goal past Mathew Ryan of Australia during a World Cup match in Curitiba, Brazil. Spain won with a final score of 3-0.
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Juan Mata of Spain scores his team's third goal past Mathew Ryan of Australia during a World Cup match in Curitiba, Brazil. Spain won with a final score of 3-0.
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Chile midfielder Charles Aranguiz, left, vies with Netherlands midfielder Nigel de Jong.
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Chile midfielder Charles Aranguiz, left, vies with Netherlands midfielder Nigel de Jong.
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Spain forward Fernando Torres, right, scores his team's second goal.
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Spain forward Fernando Torres, right, scores his team's second goal.
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Chile forward Alexis Sanchez, front, competes for the ball with Netherlands goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen.
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Chile forward Alexis Sanchez, front, competes for the ball with Netherlands goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen.
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Netherlands midfielder Leroy Fer, right, celebrates scoring with his teammates.
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Netherlands midfielder Leroy Fer, right, celebrates scoring with his teammates.
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Spain defender Sergio Ramos, left, vies with Australia forward Adam Taggart.
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Spain defender Sergio Ramos, left, vies with Australia forward Adam Taggart.
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Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta runs the field.
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Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta runs the field.
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Chile defender Gonzalo Jara, left, and midfielder Charles Aranguiz compete with Netherlands defender Daley Blind.
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Chile defender Gonzalo Jara, left, and midfielder Charles Aranguiz compete with Netherlands defender Daley Blind.
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Charles Aranguiz of Chile is tackled by Nigel de Jong of the Netherlands.
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Charles Aranguiz of Chile is tackled by Nigel de Jong of the Netherlands.
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Spain forward David Villa, front, in action against Australia defender Ryan McGowan.
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Spain forward David Villa, front, in action against Australia defender Ryan McGowan.
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David Villa of Spain scores his team's first goal with a back heel past Mathew Ryan of Australia.
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David Villa of Spain scores his team's first goal with a back heel past Mathew Ryan of Australia.
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