With Spain controlling possession and the Netherlands not looking too dangerous, it looked as if Spain were in the driving seat after the 1 – 0 advantage delivered by Xabi Alonso. Minutes away from half time the Dutch looked to try out one last attack and what a play that was…
From over 50 yards out, Netherlands wing-back Daley Blind delivered a beautiful ball into the box, spotting an open Robin Van Persie. Persie positioned himself and gave hope back to the Netherlands fans. And boy were the Dutch eager to get more goals.
