Van Persie delighted with unpredictable Robben

Like Van Persie, Robben netted three times as the Dutch cruised into the knockout phase following three consecutive wins in Group B, earning a last 16 clash with Mexico.

Defending champions Spain were the first to fall as Louis van Gaal's men shocked the world to triumph 5-1, before comfortable victories over Australia and fellow qualifiers Chile secured their passage as group winners.

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