Dutch down Slovakia in bid for first Cup crown

The Netherlands reached the final eight Monday when standouts Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder scored in each half of a 2-1 victory over Slovakia.
Jun 28, 2010, 04:21 pm - Associated Press

Match Timeline

Netherlands
Slovakia
  • KO
  • 18
  • HT
  • 71
  • 71
  • 80
  • 84
  • 88
  • 90+2
  • FT
  • 90+4

Match Commentary

96'
Don't forget that the Dutch will play the winner of tonight's all-Latin American tie between Chile and Brazil. <a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/preview?id=264112&cc=5739&ver=global" target="_blank">Here's our preview of the game</a>. I'll be back at 6pm GMT to kick off our live coverage.
96'
That late Vittek strike means he is now Slovakia's all-time leading scorer, with 23. He overtakes the retired Szilard Nemeth.
95'
Vittek salvagaes some pride with that final kick but he could have etched his name futher into Slovakian folklore if he'd snared those two great chances when the game was at 1-0. The Dutch can definitely be got at, no question. they will face the winners of Brazil v Chile later. Brazil then yes?
Match Stats
NEDSVK
Possession
52%
4852
48%
Shots on Goal
9
3
Shot Attempts
16
12
Yellow Cards
2
3
Corner Kicks
5
2
Saves
2
7