Day two of the 2014 Brazil World Cup may have had the most anticipated match of the group round.
Spain, winners of the 2010 World Cup, had been selected to Group B with Chile, Australia and the Netherlands—the team they defeated 1-0 in the finals four years ago. That match was 0-0 through 90 minutes before the Spanish got the go-ahead goal in extra time.
Their first match in this year’s World Cup? A rematch of the 2010 final against Netherlands.
This matchup had many fans in high anticipation, perhaps more than yesterday’s opener featuring host country Brazil. NBA athletes are not exempt from this excitement.
Spain vs. Netherlands should be a good one.
— Tony Wroten (@TWroten_LOE) June 13, 2014
The @SeFutbol debut is about to start! How many of you are supporting #LaRoja like I am!?#Brasil2014
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) June 13, 2014
2010 World Cup final rematch! This game is going to be money moneymoneymoney! Who you got @EJSingler @ryretz #FIFA2014
— Kyle Singler (@KyleSingler) June 13, 2014
Holanda X Espanha. Aqui vamos nós! #Copa2014 #Salvador pic.twitter.com/QOls8UhdXb
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) June 13, 2014
World Cup ! #NetherlandsVsSpain
— Mike Conley (@mconley11) June 13, 2014
Extremely blessed and thankful to be out here in Rio for the World Cup.. #godisgood #unforgettable http://t.co/FDyj51Mp0y
— Patrick Patterson (@pdpatt) June 13, 2014
This is the point where you throw the controller and turn off the xbox #WorldCup
— Gordon Hayward (@gordonhayward) June 13, 2014