Confident Dutch set to expose Socceroos


Netherlands' national soccer team coach Louis van Gaal (center, R) speaks to his players during a training session for the 2014 World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, June 14, 2014. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

PORTO ALEGRE Brazil (Reuters) - After the Netherlands' demolition of holders Spain in their opening World Cup match, Australia will have to plug the dyke to stop a flood of goals from the Oranje in their second Group E game in Porto Alegre on Wednesday.

The Dutch stunned the world with their 5-1 victory over a hapless Spain, highlighted by a sensational headed goal by Robin Van Persie and a swaggering, two-goal display from Arjen Robben.

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