It seems the Netherlands got their overdue revenge for the 2010 World Cup final from Spain by beating them hollow with a 5-1 score in their first match of the tournament.
As expected, the Twitter world upped their humour quotient as Netherlands scored goal after goal. Robin Van Persie scored two goals which included a fantastic diving header.
While commentators labelled Persie 'The Flying Dutchman', Tweeple took it a notch up (literally) and made Persie fly around the world.
But before that, a quick recap of the real deal.
