When was the Van Persie goal vs Spain?
On June 13, 2014, the Flying Dutchman Robin van Persie stunned the world with an extraordinary diving header in the Netherlands’ 5-1 win over Spain. In a repeat of the 2010 World Cup final, Spain started the game well when Xabi Alonso netted from the penalty spot, but RVP’s equaliser left the world in shock.
How many goals did Van Persie scored in the Premier League?
Premier League Record
Appearances | 280 |
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Goals | 144 |
Assists | 53 |
How many goals did Van Persie scored for Man Utd in his first season?
30 goals
Robin van Persie enjoyed a fairy-tale first season at Manchester United. The Dutchman scored 30 goals in 48 games to help United wrestle the Premier League title back from neighbours Manchester City.
What is diving header?
The dive header technique is used to head a ball that is traveling parallel to the ground at waist level or lower. This situation may occur with a ball driven directly at you, but more often than not the dive header skill is used to head a ball crossed from the flank and traveling across the goal mouth.
Who scored the most goals for Holland?
Robin van Persie
Top goalscorers
Rank | Player | Goals |
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1 | Robin van Persie | 50 |
2 | Klaas-Jan Huntelaar | 42 |
3 | Patrick Kluivert | 40 |
4 | Memphis Depay | 41 |
How do you do a diving header in football?
Move toward the ball, anticipate its trajectory, and dive parallel to the ground to meet it. Tilt your head back with eyes open, mouth closed, and neck firm. Contact the ball on the flat surface of your forehead, just above your eyebrows. Extend your arms downward to break your fall to the ground.
What did RVP win?
Assistant Manager
Titles and season | |
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1x Dutch Super Cup winner | |
2019 | Feyenoord Rotterdam |
1x World Cup third place | |
2014 | Netherlands |