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6/14/10

Soccer - the Netherlands: Van Persie shows glimpses of old form as Netherlands beat Denmark at World Cup

Netherlands striker Robin van Persie showed enough of his old form in Monday's victory over Denmark to prove that he has fully recovered from a right ankle injury.

In front of a near capacity crowd at Soccer City, the 26-year-old Dutchman was a consistent thorn in the side of the Danish team. And it was his cross that led to the own goal that broke the deadlock a minute into the second half of the 2-0 win.

For more: The Canadian Press: Van Persie shows glimpses of old form as Netherlands beat Denmark at World Cup

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