Chivu put a free-kick over the bar with Romania’s first opportunity against a weakened Dutch side. Van Persie should have done better with a header just before the twenty minute mark. Mutu was the next to go close with a long-range strike and minutes later Arjen Robben had a great chance to put the Dutch in front, but the former Chelsea winger toe-poked wide. Early in the second-half, Van Persie saw his turn and shot excellently saved by Lobont and minutes later, Klaas Jan Huntelaar put Holland ahead, finishing well from a cross by Afellay. With Romania struggling to get back into the game, a fine volleyed flick from referee Massimo Busacca was a highlight of the half. Robin van Persie added the second late on with a stinging finish.

Tags : Uefa Euro 2008 Tournament, euro2008, uero2008

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