Adieu champions, Dutch down Aussies in another classic

RIO DE JANEIRO, June 19 (AFP): Defending champions Spain slumped into mourning over their disastrous World Cup exit on Thursday ahead of a clash between England and Uruguay that could see another famous name fatally wounded.
A picture of midfielder Andres Iniesta, his head in his hands after the 2-0 defeat by Chile, symbolised the end of a golden run in which Spain won the World Cup and two straight European Championships.
The image dominated Spain's press on the day after the country's second straight defeat in Group B sparked soul searching into the failure.
"A terrible end to the most glorious era," said the Madrid sports daily Marca.

Spain's coach Vicente del Bosque said he would not be rushed into a decision on his future.
"When something negative comes out of such an important competition then of course there are consequences. I don't want to go into an analysis right now -- there will be plenty of time for that," said the 63-year-old whose side also lost 5-1 to the Netherlands.
"We are not falling apart. We will take the time to do what is best for Spanish football -- and I include myself there.
"We must not make snap decisions. We played two games and were not able to overcome our rivals -- Holland and Chile were better than us on the day."
Del Bosque acknowledged his side were poor in the second half where they fell to pieces against the Dutch and in the first 45 minutes against a Chilean side who scented blood from the outset.
"But we mustn't make excuses. We are out, we were inferior and we must look to the future," he insisted.
Captain and goalkeeper Iker Casillas, who has come in for heavy criticism, said: "The level of commitment was not what we wanted it to be."
In another match Tim Cahill's wonderful strike gave Australia hope against Holland, but his side were eventually beaten in an end-to-end match that finished 3-2 to the Netherlands Wednesday.With this result, Australia are almost certainly out of the World Cup, and a draw between Chile and Spain will see Holland qualify for the knockout stages,according to websites.
The first goal game when Arjen Robben burst past Alex Wilkinson on the halfway line, evaded his challenge, drove towards goal and blasted a shot past Mat Ryan's far corner.
Only 70 seconds later, Australia had equalised, when Tim Cahill volleyed in a spectacular shot, just inside the area, from a crossfield pass.
In the second half Australia were generously awarded a penalty after Daryl Janmaat handled a cross at close range, and Mile Jedinak converted easily. Four minutes later Robin van Persie rifled an equaliser high into the net.
Manchester United can take more encouragement from the enthusiasm and ruthlessness displayed by Van Persie under Louis van Gaal - as can the Dutch fans. They have defensive weaknesses, but Holland appear one of the most potent sides in the World Cup.