I haven't really bought into Group C's rep as the infamous 'Group of Death,' especially since Serbia & Montenergo proved to be a total dud. (Personally, I think Group E has proven more difficult.) But I might be willing to admit that, just maybe, Argentina, Holland, and the Ivory Coast are good enough by themselves to earn their group this dubious honor. And certainly, I am saddened that a team as good as the Ivory Coast must go out in the first round.
The game paralleled many aspects of the Ivorians' previous match with Argentina. Again, the African standouts go down 2-0 before earning back a single goal of their own. And as then, they failed to capitalize as their opponents did. Didier Drogba is a fearsome striker, but so is Ruud Van Nistelroy, and his goal and Van Persie's excellent free kick gave the Netherlands their ticket to Round 2.
Goal scorers:
Robin Van Persie (23'), Netherlands (1-0)
Ruud van Nistelrooy (26'), Netherlands (2-0)
Bakari Kone (38'), Ivory Coast (2-1)
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