To be fair, Brazil have recovered well from that early setback. And the home crowd are giving them plenty of vocal encouragement. Dutch centre-half Ron 'Roncrete' Vlaar heads away another ball into the box. That lad would head a concrete slab away if you threw one his way.

Some more success for Brazil down the Dutch right. A short free-kick from Oscar catches makeshift wing-back Dirk Kuyt napping, Maxwell whipping in another delicious cross. But that hulking Dutch defender Bruno Martins Indi stops a yellow shirt getting anywhere near.

He conceded a penalty after 90 seconds but should Brazil captain Thiago Silva have been sent off for his challenge on Arjen Robben?

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Tom Miszkowski:, external Shocking refereeing, got both decisions wrong, should've been a free-kick and a red card not a penalty and a yellow.

Jonathan Guckian:, external Robin van Persie on four goals now... He must fancy the golden boot against this Brazil side! This could get messy.

Very open start. David Luiz goes wandering again, fresh airing an attempted tackle near the halfway line, as the Dutch break. The Selecao get back in numbers though to scramble clear. More horror show defending from the ex-Chelsea man.

Good opportunity for Brazil to roar back into this game. Oscar's teasing ball from the left goes down the corridor of uncertainty between Dutch defence and goalkeeper, but Ramires cannot get an outstretched toe on the ball.

Steve Wilson
BBC Match of the Day commentator

"You could make the case that a free-kick on the edge of the area and a red card for Thiago Silva might have been the right decision but the referee gave a penalty and a yellow card.

"Brazil are behind again. Robin van Persie's fourth goal of this World Cup and it was a good penalty."

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Referee Djamel Haimoudi had two decisions to make there. Looking at the replays, the Algerian got them both wrong in my opinion. Firstly, contact between Thiago Silva and Arjen Robben came outside the penalty area and secondly, Silva was the last man so should have been sent off. Do two wrongs make a right? Maybe.

But his team do not escape - Dutch captain Robin van Persie smashes in from 12 yards. Stunned silence in the Estadio Nacional.

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Oh my word. It's like Brazil have still got a hangover from the German defeat. Seconds in, Thiago Silva hauls down Arjen Robben - penalty. The Brazil skipper escapes with a yellow card.

Right, here we go. Brazil are aiming to salvage some pride. The Dutch want to give Van Gaal a good send-off.

It's show-time in a not-quite full Estadio Nacional in Brasilia. Some Fifa suit on the touchline gives referee Djamel Haimoudi and he blows his whistle. We're off.

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Luana Costa:, external How long will it take for the Netherlands to score their first goal..?

Steve Wilson
BBC Match of the Day commentator

"You'd hardly know it wasn't the final, such is the intensity of the a capella anthem of Brazil."

Here's the last chance to hear the rousing rendition of the Brazilian anthem during this home World Cup. And I'm pleased to report that it is belted out with the usual gusto, with the additional a capella verse of course. But the players were put to shame by one of the tiny mascots - she screamed it out. Well played young lady.

Gary Lineker
BBC Sport

"Fred is on the bench. Doubt we'll see a huge reduction in his movement."

Alex, London: Here's praying this is where we see Brazil begin to mend, for a world without a samba beat is a quiet one indeed.

More screams from the Brazil fans. You've guessed it - Neymar has walked out into the Estadio Nacional. Pure hysteria. Then, both teams follow soon after - Brazil in their familiar yellow, the Dutch in a less familiar blue.

Dutch coach Louis van Gaal and Brazil counterpart Luiz Felipe Scolari have exchanged a few spiky words over the past month, but the pair are all smiles as they exchange handshakes on the touchline.

Brazil forward Neymar:, external "Just wanted to say that I'm proud of being Brazilian and that I'm proud of this team. The dream lives."

Brazil president Dilma Rousseff:, external "We have great talent and love for football. We now have the best stadiums. With renovation, we'll always have the best football in the world."

Brazil great Pele:, external "Today, Netherlands and Brazil are facing each other in a classic World Cup rivalry match. All my love and support to the Selecao!"

David Luiz takes on the role as Brazil cheerleader as the men in yellow saunter down the Brasilia tunnel. Goalkeeper Julio Cesar high-fives each and every one of the Selecao mascots in the tunnel as the players prepare to come out.