World Cup 2010 : Netherlands beats Cameroon 2-1 to qualify for the Round of 16
CAPE TOWN, Jun. 24, 2010 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 : The Netherlands defeated Cameroon by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Thursday night at the Cape Town Stadium.
The Netherlands dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by forward Robin van Persie in the 36th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Dutchs further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Huntelaar with just 7 minutes remaining in regulation time.
The Netherlands advance to the Round of 16. Cameroon is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group E
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Overview
Cameroon at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1982)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
Netherlands at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1934)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1974, 1978) Fourth Place (1998)
Cameroon
1:2
Netherlands
1:2 (0:1)
- 24 June 2010
- 20:30
- Cape Town
Group E
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 9 |
 Japan | 6 |
 Denmark | 3 |
| Cameroon | 0 |
Matches
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