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3/29/09

The Canadian Press: Soccer - Netherlands defeats Scotland 3-0 in World Cup soccer qualifier

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Soccer - Netherlands defeats Scotland 3-0 in World Cup soccer qualifier

The Netherlands took a major step toward qualifying for the 2010 World Cup by edging Scotland 3-0 on Saturday. Klaas-Jan Huntelaar headed Mark van Bommel's cross from six yards to put the Netherlands in front after 30 minutes. Robin van Persie scored with another header from Arjen Robben's left-footed corner in first-half stoppage time, and Dirk Kuyt made it 3-0 in the 77th by converting a penalty after Christophe Berra had fouled Huntelaar in the area. The Netherlands leads Group 9 with 12 points from four games. Scotland is second with four points. Both sides play again Wednesday with the Netherlands hosting Macedonia and Scotland taking on Iceland.

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