I realize that NED may lose this match, but for both teams let me say this. This is, without a doubt, the most poorly officiated game bar none. There have been 9 yellows and 2 reds and it’s not even the 66th minute. The Russian referee Ivanov has completely lost control of the game and is missing key calls in both directions.
That said, the Dutch have lost this game on their own to this point. Ruud is warming up, so here’s hoping something happens soon. Kuyt should have been pulled at the 35th minute; van Der Sar deserves a medal.