What I love about the Dutch? They always play to win, whether they need the result or not.
Van Persie 36 minutes in… I mean. Eto’o equalized at 65 minutes. Spectacular shot, a devastating finish. There haven’t been enough moments like this in the competition, not for me.
I truly wanted to see lots of Africa in the next round, but nabbing a slot at the expense of Holland was never, never to be. The Dutch are magnificent.
The appearance of Arjen Robben, on as a sub, was a joyous moment for the orange-clad fans, as it signaled the squad’s return to full strength. To mark the occasion, Wesley Sneijder combed with Robben, whose blistering shot off the post was smoothly turned in by Huntelaar. Wonderful football.
The Nederlanders clinched it 2-1. (Should’ve been 3-1, but the penalty on Huntelaar in the last minute of regulation time wasn’t given.) Damn these guys are good.