International Friendlies: Netherland Wins, Argentina Cranks Up

Netherlands Pump Wales 2-0, Argentina 3- 0 Trinidad and Tobago

Finalists to the World Cup are gearing up to a fine start to the mundial which kicks off on June 12.

32 countries in a group of 8 will slug it out for the FIFA trophy, in an attempt to overcome the defending Champions Spain who are currently ranked number according to the latest FIFA ranking.

To mark their preparations, Brazil 2014 finalists have been engaging in Pre-world cup friendlies for weeks.

The Netherlands  defeated Gareth Bale's countrymen; the Welsh team in one of the international friendlies played Wednesday to complete a successful build-up to their world cup preparations.

Though Wales were missing some key players in Madrid's Gareth Bale and Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey, they put up a good fight against a Dutch team which had , , and in its line up.

led in the half through a goal, and a second from Lens.

Hull City's James Chester bagged his first cap for the Welsh national team.

Holland coach Louis Van Gall later pulled off talisman Robin Van Persie after an injury scare, the Manchester United striker might have suffered a minor groin injuryand the coach can hope for a quick recovery before their first Group B game against Spain.

In the other games played on Wednesday, Italy ended it 1-1 with Luxembourg, Ecuador 2-2 England.

Group F finalist Argentina defeated Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 with goals from , and

Skipper of the Albercelestes, Messi missed several chances that could have been converted into goals for Sabella's side.

Messi commented after the game.

Argentina will play Slovenia on Saturday in its last pre-world cup friendly.