The New York Times: In World Cup Upset, the Netherlands Beats Brazil, 2-1 (238 hits)
Brazil, one of the favorites to win the 2010 World Cup, was eliminated by The Netherlands, 2-1, on Friday.
After taking a 1-0 lead into halftime, the Netherlands scored twice in the second half, including an own goal by Felipe Melo. The Netherlands held on for their first victory over Brazil since the 1974 World Cup.