Photos: Controversy galore as Netherlands snatch victory from Mexico

[caption id=“attachment_1595143” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Klaas-Jan Huntelaar of the Netherlands successfully nets a penalty that was controversially won by Arjen Robben in the last few minutes of extra time in the second half: Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1595151” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Prior to the win, it had been largely Mexico’s game. The team even drew first blood with a stunning goal by Giovani Dos Santos early in the second half: Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1595135” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Mexico held on to their lead right up until the 88th minute, when Wesley Sneijder (L) scored. Here he is seen celebrating with teammates Memphis Depay and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (R): Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1595139” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (L) and Dirk Kuyt of the Netherlands celebrate Huntelaar’s goal during their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game against Mexico at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza June 29, 2014. REUTERS[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1595153” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Mexico’s goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa had made a couple of stunning saves to keep Mexico ahead for most of the game: Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1595147” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Klaas-Jan Huntelaar of the Netherlands kicks a corner flag to celebrate after netting the penalty the team was awarded to ensure Netherlands made it to the next round: Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1595149” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Mexico’s national soccer players react after the defeat: Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1595137” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] A young Mexican soccer fan cries after the 2014 World Cup soccer match between Mexico and Netherlands during a public viewing at the Zocalo square in downtown Mexico City: Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1595141” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] A Mexico supporter at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza: Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1595155” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Mexico soccer fans are seen as they watch the 2014 World Cup soccer match between Mexico and Netherlands during a public viewing at the Zocalo square in downtown Mexico City June 29, 2014. REUTERS[/caption]