Arjen Robben’s 18th minute goals has given the Netherlands a 1-0 lead at halftime over Slovakia, the first Round of 16 match-up of the day at the 2010 World Cup.
World Cup 2010, Netherland Vs. Slovakia: Arjen Robben’s Goal Holds Up Through 45 Minutes
Robben’s goal came after the right winger ran onto a long ball and cut toward the middle of the field, onto his left foot, before letting go of a 2-yard shot that beat Jan Mucha to his near post.
It is Robben’s first start of the tournament, still recovering from a left hamstring injury incurred in the Dutch’s final freindly prior to the tournament.
Aside from the goal, the first half has been played surprisingly even, with the Dutch holding advantages in possession and shots on goal but unable to exhibit the fluid movement that Dutch soccer fans have become accustomed to seeing.
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