Netherlands played a good attacking game in its first game at FIFA 2010 world cup winning 2-0 against Denmark. Denmark got the ball in possession few times with Netherlands in total control of the match. The first goal though came through a gift Denmark goal but that said Netherlands played a great attacking game.
The Netherlands' gift goal came as Van Persie beat an onrushing Thomas Sorensen to a long through ball down the left flank, then squared up and sent a cross into the area. Poulsen had plenty of time and space to clear the ball, but his off-balance header bounced off Agger's back and into the net. Denmark had frustrated the Dutch until then with a compact midfield, and the Netherlands never came close to the free-flowing, high-scoring type of play their fans have become accustomed to, despite several other chances. The Dutch continued to press forward after the own goal but struggled to create clear chances. Van Persie had an opportunity to double the lead in the 52nd after being sent clear into the area by Kuyt but Sorensen rushed out and got a hand on the ball. The Arsenal striker then set up Rafael van der Vaart with a cross into the area in the 59th, but his well-placed volley produced a two-handed save from Sorensen. In the 85th minute Dirk Kuyt tapped in a rebound off the post from close range to give Netherlands 2-0 lead.
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