ESP vs NED in tweets: 'First match on grass is difficult for every Spaniard'

The Netherlands thrashed Spain 5-1 Friday, toying with the defending champions in the second half and gaining a measure of revenge for its 2010 loss in the World Cup final. [caption id=“attachment_1570133” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Robben and Sneijder. Getty Images[/caption] Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben both scored twice and defender Stefan de Vrij grabbed his first international goal in a humiliating defeat for a Spain team that has won its last three major tournaments. It was the worst loss for Spain in the game’s showcase tournament since a 6-1 defeat to Brazil in 1950. Here are some of the top tweets sent out during the match: