SSR Vol5 FIFA- WC-SA

Netherlands goal celebration against Denmark

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Welsey Sneijder kept the Netherlands afloat in the early stages of the World Cup. But it was striker Arjen Robben return from injury which gave Orangemen the added fire power to get pass Slovakia, Brazil and Uruguay to reach the World Cup final against Spain. But it was another agonizing finish as the Dutch fell short in their third try at a World Cup. Netherlands played well in the final considering they were shown a bunch of yellow cards. With a man short from a red card Spain capitalized on Andre Iniesta goal in the 116 minute of overtime to lift the Cup.

Netherlands had a good tournament but relied to heavily on Robben after his return. He scored on his first match back; a 2-0 win over Cameroon to end the group stage, and he opened the scoring in Netherland next match which was a 2-1 victory over Slovakia in the round of 16. Robben menacing moves down the right flank, dismantled both Brazil and Uru- guay defenses in the quarter and semi final respectively and had he scored on at least one of the two break away at goal against Spain the Orangemen may not have fell agonizingly short against Spain in the World Cup final. Welsey Sneijder on the move

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