Dutch coach Louis Van Gaal has found a new reason to win the third place in the World Cup and that is by becoming the only Dutch squad to finish a World Cup unbeaten in regular play. Though they have been eliminated in the semis on penalties by Argentina, record shows that they have not lost a match in the tournament.

Van Gaal said "We are realizing that there is something else we need to defend and we have to go for it. Never a Dutch team returned home unbeaten, and that has to be the next target."

But Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari is also motivated to work harder in the third place match. After losing in a devastating match against Germany, Brazil is setting their play high in order to make their home town proud. "'We already know that we can't reach our main goal anymore. 'But we still have the third-place game and we want to win so we can give at least some happiness to the Brazilian people."

Brazil coach is expecting to make two or three changes in his starting lineup but didn't discuss further. Brazil's team captain, Thiago Silva, who was not able to play in their semi finals game is more motivated now that he will be playing with the team for the third place. He said "'I couldn't be more motivated. 'It's a different objective, but we will be playing for our honor and our dignity. When you wear the Brazilian jersey you have to respect it and you always have to play motivated. We have to move on."

But Brazil is going to face a tough match against Netherland who had renewed their strength as they found a new reason to fight. Striker Dirk Kuyt said "'Losing hurts a lot, the pain doesn't go away so fast, but it's part of sports. There's always the next match. We want to win here and return unbeaten. It will be easier to get on the plane with a good feeling. It would be wonderful to close this World Cup by winning. We are still not satisfied, but third place gives you a much better feeling than fourth place."