Summary

  • Watch again by clicking highlights tab

  • Netherlands come from behind to win

  • Dutch top Group B with six points

  • Robben & Van Persie score third WC goals

  • Cahill scores stunning volley for Australia

  1. Postpublished at 19:17 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Eighteen games, 54 goals. This really is the World Cup that just keeps on giving. Can Spain v Chile live up to this cracker in Porto Alegre. It will certainly take some beating. My colleague Tom Rostance will take you through the action in Rio.

    Remember, a Chile win and the defending world champions are out.

  2. Join the debate at #bbcworldcuppublished at 19:10 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Ravi Singh:, external Fair play to Australia. They put up a proper fight. They were hard done by not to get something. Amateur errors costly.

    Afolabi Shobowale:, external The Australians can be proud of their performance. They've given everything and have been gallant in defeat.

    Arthur Veldhoen:, external Robin van Persie? Pah! Memphis Depay. Almost as good as the Aussies, who deserved more.

  3. Postpublished at 19:08 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Pat Nevin
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "It would be a massive blow if Cristiano Ronaldo is out of the tournament. We were so looking forward to seeing the best player in the world. If he's not fit, and it is still an if, you've got to say Portugal go out."

  4. Postpublished at 19:06 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    England manager Roy Hodgson is scheduled to hold a new conference at 22:30 BST ahead of Thursday's match with Uruguay. You can watch it on the BBC Sport website.

    Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo did not take full part in training for Portugal earlier amid rumours his World Cup could be over. What a blow that would be. We should know more later.

  5. GREAT VOLLEYSpublished at 19:02 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Jeremy GossImage source, PA

    Everyone's talking about great volleys after that Tim Cahill scorcher.

    Former Norwich man Jeremy Goss, who scored a sensational goal against Bayern Munich in 1993, has tweeted: "I'm hearing about a great Cahill volley. Can't wait to see it!", while his old team-mate Bryan Gunn passes verdict on Tim's efforts:

    "Good but not great Gossy! #God"

    Don't forget you can view five of the best World Cup volleys in the highlights tab at the top of the screen.

  6. Postpublished at 19:01 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Tim Cahill will miss Australia's final Group B game against Spain on 23 June. But if this was his final appearance at the 2014 World Cup then what a way to bow out. They will be talking about his goal long after the 33-year-old has retired.

  7. Join the debate at #bbcworldcuppublished at 18:59 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Tazh:, external Unlucky. Australia played very well against both Holland and Chile. They deserved a draw in both games.

    Ben Hine:, external I am genuinely devastated for Australia. They deserved that game.

    Donald Oluoch:, external Australia deserved something in that match. It was a fearless display.

  8. Watch the highlightspublished at 18:58 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Got your breath back? Want to see it all over again? Then you can. Just click on the highlights tab at the top of this page and you can watch the best bits - and there were plenty - of this game all over again. Trust me, it's worth it.

  9. Join the debate at #bbcworldcuppublished at 18:54 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Stepan Benyovszky:, external I've watched every single game Australia have played at the World Cup finals since 2006 and there hasn't been a single boring one.

    Kingsley Ugoh:, external Australia v Netherlands: superiority of tactical nous.

    Will Jackson:, external The Dutch are playing a Brazilian style. If they want the World Cup, they will need to win by attack, not defence.

  10. Postpublished at 18:54 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Robbie Savage
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "Australia are the lowest ranked team here but it was a heroic effort, an incredible goal and they should have won the game.

    "That minute cost them with Leckie missing the chance at one end and the goalkeeper's mistake at the other. What a game, what a World Cup."

    Tim Cahill is consoled by his manager after Australia's 3-2 loss to NetherlandsImage source, Getty Images
  11. FULL-TIMEpublished at 18:51 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Brave. Courageous. Australia have given the Netherlands a fright in Porto Alegre but Louis van Gaal's men make it two wins out of two in Group B. A Chile win over Spain later and the Dutch are in the Round of 16.

  12. Postpublished at 18:51 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Netherlands substitute Jermain Lens is denied a goal by Mat Ryan.

  13. Postpublished at 18:49 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Australia can't get a shot away. Ryan McGowan concedes possession on the edge of the Netherlands area. Groans from the Aussie fans.

  14. Postpublished at 18:48 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Three minutes of added time. It's now or never for Australia.

  15. Postpublished at 18:47 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Two minutes of normal time remaining and Australia are coming at the Netherlands again.

  16. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 18:46 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Robin van Persie hands the captain's armband to Arjen Robben as he is replaced by Jermain Lens. That's van Persie's last involvment in this tournament for a while as his earlier booking rules him out of the next game.

    Louis van Gaal thanks Robin van Persie as the striker is substitutedImage source, Getty Images
  17. Postpublished at 18:44 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Robbie Savage
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "Australia could have scored five and the Dutch won't win the World Cup because of the defence. In defence you've got two players from the Dutch league, which isn't the strongest, and you've got Ron Vlaar. His nickname's 'concrete Ron' but he's played like he's got concrete in his boots."

  18. FIVE MINUTES REMAININGpublished at 18:43 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Dutch fans are cheering loud and proud. But is their one last twist to come?

    Netherlands fans in full voice as they take the lead over AustraliaImage source, Reuters
  19. Text us on 81111published at 18:41 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Pete, Leeds: Australia can be very proud of their performance, they have given everything, this is what the fans want to see.

  20. Postpublished at 18:40 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    It doesn't take long for substitute Adam Taggart to get involved but his free-kick comes to no harm. Australia have had 18 shots. They've certainly given this a good go.