Split allegiances - Young fans hedge their bets and go for both Holland and Spain at Soccer City. (AAP)

For some it was hard to believe what they had achieved.

Spanish fans celebrate the win in Madrid. (AAP)

A Dutch fan in Berlin is brought to tears by the loss. (AAP)

Spanish fans celebrate in front of the Trevi Fountain in Rome.

Arjen Robben and Robin Van Persie rue a missed chance as the Netherlands go down to Spain.

Dutch fans look on with a mix of pride and disappointment in Amsterdam. (AAP)

Spanish hero Andres Iniesta celebrates at full-time. (AAP)

Spanish fans in Barcelona encourage their side on to victory. (AAP)

Arjen Robben cuts a lonely figure after the match squandering the two best Dutch chances of the match. (AAP)

Dirk Kuyt attempts to console Wesley Sneijder as the Inter Milan midfielder is moved to tears. (AAP)

Carlos Puyol attempts to console Wesley Sneijder after the match. (AAP)

Two Dutch fans dream of a better result in Amsterdam. (AAP)

Iker Casillas celebrates with his World Cup winners. It is Spain's first World Cup win. (AAP)