FULL TIME - Match #53 (ROUND OF 16 - #5) -
THE NETHERLANDS - 2
(Robben 18')
(Sneijder 84')
SLOVAKIA - 1
(Vittek *PK* 90' + 4')
The second half saw a WEE bit of surge in tempo and energy in the match. The Netherlands were more impressive than the Slovaks who looked sluggish throughout the whole match. They won a Penalty Kick in the penultimate minute of the second half (more like dying seconds of the game), and of course it was too little, too late by then.
The better team won. But Netherlands need to up their game a little bit more if they want to win over the likes of Brazil, who will most likely be their next hurdle.