Robin van Persie's World Cup Header Goal May Be Tournament's Best (VIDEO)
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Robin van Persie's diving header starts the Dutch rout
Robin van Persie's superlative header for Holland against Spain in the 2014 World Cup is a candidate for the best goal of its type of all time. Photograph: Lluis Gene/AFP/Getty Images.
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The Flying Dutchman. Take a look back at all of Robin van Persie's goals for the Netherlands at the FIFA World Cup - including THAT header against Spain at B.
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Robin Van Persie Header Pictures You Need to See
Then it all fell apart, starting with Robin van Persie 's mesmerizing diving header just before halftime. The Dutch scored four second-half goals en route to a 5-1 win, and Spain were eventually.
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Van Persie header gives United victory against Arsenal Premier League 20122013 Football
Happy birthday, Robin van Persie! More FIFA World Cup moments https://fifa.to/4vGteAjK9O
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Watch Robin van Persie's spectacular diving header for Netherlands against Spain in the World Cup. The goal was voted the third best of 2014 - behind winner James Rodriguez and runner-up Stephanie.
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Classic Robin Van Persie Header Photo Business Insider
Van Persie has already started to make a run towards goal from behind Sergio Ramos. (Screengrab: YouTube/FIFA) In the 44th minute left-wing back, Daley Blind receives the ball on the left channel near the half-way line. Van Persie has already started to make a run towards goal from behind Sergio Ramos.
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Anatomy of a Classic Goal Van Persie's diving header vs. Spain
Watch Robin van Persie's perfect header during Netherlands' 5-1 win over Spain at the 2014 World Cup, with just 25 days to go until Russia 2018.
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The Best Photos Of Robin Van Persie's Amazing Flying Header Goal
Here it is, with the obligatory "Goooaaaaal" call. Flying Dutchman Robin Van Persie was played just onside and flung his entire body in one dolphin-like motion at the ball, blasting it into.
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Van Persie Header Gives United Win Over Arsenal
Van Persie has 10 goals in his last nine Netherlands outings.. World Cup moments: Van Persie's spectacular header. Line-ups; Match Stats; Live Text; Line-ups. Spain. Formation 4-2-3-1.
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Spain 1 Netherlands 5 Robin van Persie scores incredible header, but where does it rank among
Robin van Persie's stunning, leaping header from the edge of the box against Spain was one of the highlights of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazilโข.Subscribe to.
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Van Persie enjoys 'Cruyff turn' moment with stunning goal Eurosport
Louis van Gaal's men went on to win the game 5-1 thanks to goals from Van Persie, Robben and defender Stefan de Vrij, but the headlines belonged to the-then Manchester United striker. On this day.
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World Cup 2014 Robin van Persie scores remarkable flying header vs. Spain Soccer Sporting News
June 13, 2014 at 4:16 PM. Robin van Persie scored a huge goal for Netherlands that is an early candidate for the best of the World Cup. The goal equalized Netherlands' opening match against Spain.
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Most Iconic Footballer Ever (& Football Image)
BBC Sport looks back at Robin van Persie's amazing diving header which set the Netherlands on their way to an emphatic 5-1 win over defending champions Spain at World Cup 2014 in Brazil.
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Robin Van Persie's Header Is The Best Goal Of The World Cup So Far Business Insider
Robin van Persie bagged an early contender for goal of the World Cup with his outstanding diving header against Spain. And now the Netherlands skipper has risen as high on the Internet as football.