Double Dutch for Van Nistelrooy

Ruud van Nistelrooy struck twice as Holland got their World Cup qualifying campaign back on track with a 3-1 win over Group One leaders Finland.

Wed, 13 Oct, 2004 - 23:18

Ruud van Nistelrooy struck twice as Holland got their World Cup qualifying campaign back on track with a 3-1 win over Group One leaders Finland.

Marco van Basten’s side were held to a draw in Macedonia at the weekend and fell 1-0 behind when Finland’s Teemu Tainio struck early in Amsterdam.

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