Regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation, he is the all-time top scorer for the Netherlands national team. After the goal Van Persie sprinted all the way to the Dutch sideline to celebrate with his coach and teammates in awe of his spectacular goal. “RVP, Robben Inspire Incredible Spanish Thrashing.” FIFA.com. Giovanni Van Bronckhorst’s strike in 2010 left South Africa stunned, and the way Arjen Robben outpaced Sergio Ramos and embarrassed Iker Casillas in the 2014 tournament should be illegal. As the top two teams in their group there were high expectations going into the game that it would be a tough and hard fought battle. The first of five his team put past Spain, Van Persie didn’t seem troubled that his team had surrendered the lead after Xabi Alonso converted a penalty in the 27th minute. 19 Feb. 2016. Remembering Robin Van Persie’s incredible World Cup diving header. World Cup moments: Van Persie's spectacular header - BBC Sport It’s a thankless task the majority of time, but occasionally it gets rewarded. That is a sign of appreciation and that appreciation is mutual.”, Robin van Persie's headed goal for Holland has been honoured in a flipbook. The Dutch team needed a spark to get them back in the game and allow them to get revenge for the heart wrenching loss they had suffered in 2010. It was the third time that the Netherlands had reached the World Cup Final but failed to win it and was a devastating defeat for the Oranje. Should Silva try to slot the shot underneath the standing Jasper Cillessen rather than chip him, Spain could have easily led 2-0 at half-time, controlling the psychological advantage, and what unfolded after the break may not have happened. Robin van Persie has received many plaudits for his wonderful, diving, headed goal against Spain, but he has now been given a more hand-crafted honour. If you can make a goal in that way it’s great ... really fantastic. Can you name every player to score for England in a penalty shoot-out. Spain struck first with a penalty kick in the 27th minute for Xabi Alonso. With a brilliant boot he played a ball right over the defense to the top of the box where Van Persie had beaten his defender. His goal in … David Silva missed a pearl of a chance to put La Roja two up after 43 minutes when Andres Iniesta played him in on goal. Soccer Politics / The Politics of Football is powered by WordPress at Duke WordPress Sites. Clavane, Anthony. Van Persie tracked the ball coming in and instead of playing a touch to control the ball timed a beautiful leap to connect his head with the ball. N.p., 10 Jan. 2015.

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