Rotterdam: Holland continued their build-up to the finals with a 1-0 win over fellow Brazil-bound Ghana, Manchester United striker Robin van Persie’s fifth minute goal proving decisive. The Dutch, who open their World cup campaign against titleholders Spain in a rematch of the 2010 final, have only one further prep lined up, against Wales on Wednesday in Amsterdam.
Van Persie’s goal came after a neat build-up between Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben.
The 2010 quarter-finalists Ghana were unable to produce any real chances against a stout Dutch defence but looked in good physical shape ahead of their opening World cup game against the United States on June 14.
Dutch coach Louis van Gaal, who takes over at Manchester United after the World cup, said: “We created quite a few chances. I’m very happy with the way my new (5-3-2) system worked.” (Agencies)
