Netherlands to Get Shot at World Cup Title

2010-07-07 09:17:35

The Netherlands secured a place in the 2010 FIFA World Cup final match after defeating Uruguay 3-2 in South Africa.

With the victory, the Netherlands will advance to the World Cup finals for the first time since the 1978 World Cup in Argentina.

The Dutch will battle for the World Cup trophy in a match on Sunday against the winner of the semifinal between Spain and Germany.

The Netherlands has never won a World Cup. Uruguay, which sent South Korea packing in the round of 16, won the World Cup in 1930 and 1950.