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Famous FIFA World Cup Goals: Robin van Persie, the Flying Dutchman
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Animated gif of Robin van Persie diving forward to head the ball and score for the Netherlands against Spain during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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Animated gif of Robin van Persie diving forward to head the ball and score for the Netherlands against Spain during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Robin van Persie at the 2014 World Cup Dutch striker Robin van Persie timing his run to receive a long pass and score a goal with a looping first-time header in a 2014 World Cup match against Spain.

Famous FIFA World Cup Goals: Robin van Persie, the Flying Dutchman

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The group-stage match between reigning champion Spain and the Netherlands at the 2014 FIFA World Cup is remembered as one of the most unexpected one-sided results in the tournament. Spain took an early lead before the Netherlands scored five goals in response. Dutch striker Robin van Persie scored a double on the night, and his first goal was short-listed for the FIFA PuskƔs Award for goal of the year. Just before halftime, van Persie slipped...

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