Football

Steely Dutch down Chile, avoid Brazil

By Mike Collett-White
Memphis Depay of the Netherlands celebrates socring with teammates Arjen Robben and Leroy Fer during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match against Chile at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo June 23, 2014. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - A powerful and pacey Netherlands side beat Chile 2-0 on Monday in a game that only burst into life late on, securing them top spot in World Cup Group B and ensuring they avoid a tricky meeting with hosts Brazil in the last 16.

Substitute Leroy Fer scored with his first touch of the tournament, thumping home a close-range header in the 77th minute.

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