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Netherlands disappoint Mexico

Netherlands disappoint Mexico
Arjen Robben of the Netherlands celebrates [Photo: Getty images]

Netherlands are through to the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup after 2 late goals saw them beat Mexico 2-1.

Mexico was leading 1-nil after Giovani Dos Santos scored for Mexico in the 48th minute.

Wesley Sneijder equalized for the Dutch in the 88th minute, just when it looked like the Netherlands was headed home.

The Dutch were awarded a penalty in the 90th minute when Rafael Marquez took down Robben in the area.

Costa Rica plays Greece in the next elimination match this hour.

Meanwhile, Brazil will face Colombia in the first quarterfinal of the FIFA World Cup.

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