Robben the hero after Holland opens with win

A virtuoso performance by Arjen Robben paved the way for victory in Holland’s opening encounter of the World Cup, against Serbia and Montenegro.

Sun, 11 Jun, 2006 - 17:28
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A virtuoso performance by Arjen Robben paved the way for victory in Holland’s opening encounter of the World Cup, against Serbia and Montenegro.

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