After the political and peaceful split-up into the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the official successor football teams of the Czech Republic and Slovakia have been less successful at the World Cup than Czechoslovakia, qualifying only for one out of the seven tournaments held since (the 2010 FIFA World Cup) without surviving the group phase and got eliminated in the last 16 respectively.
The two countries have met each other five times but the Czechs and Slovaks (always Czechoslovakia) never won, with three victories for the Brazilian side and two draws.
The Netherlands' first goal was an excellent individual effort from Arjen Robben in the 18th minute, taking on the Slovakian defence with the ball before scoring from 25 yards.
The Dutch had chances to extend their lead in the second half; Arjen Robben cut inside on his left foot just like he did when he scored the first goal, but this time the slovak goalkeeper Jan Mucha saved the shot going to his far post.
[11][12] Man of the Match: Arjen Robben (Netherlands) Assistant referees: Fermín Martínez Ibánez (Spain) Juan Carlos Yuste Jiménez (Spain) Fourth official: Stéphane Lannoy (France) Fifth official: Laurent Ugo (France) Excluding Czechoslovakia's records, six players played in all four matches Slovakia played in 2010, making them record players for their country.