Dirk Kuyt pointed the finger of blame for Holland's World Cup final defeat by Spain at English referee Howard Webb.
Webb brandished 13 yellow cards and one red - a record for a final - in a fiery encounter which saw Andres Iniesta's extra-time goal secure a 1-0 win for Spain.
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The South Yorkshire official was booed by Dutch fans at the final whistle and
Liverpool forward Kuyt said: 'We are angry that we lost because we came so close. I know you cannot blame others, but the referee favoured Spain.
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