When was the Van Persie goal vs Spain?
Spain. We are only in Day 2 of the 2014 World Cup, but we might have the most spectacular goal we’ll see during this month-long spectacle.
When did Van Persie score the header?
2014
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.
What is a flying header?
The dive header technique is used to head a ball that is traveling parallel to the ground at waist level or lower. In preparation to head the ball, square your shoulders, when possible, to the oncoming ball and assume a slightly crouched position (figure 4.2).
Has Van Persie won a World Cup?
At Arsenal, Van Persie won the 2004 FA Community Shield and the 2004–05 FA Cup. Van Persie has over 100 caps and has scored 50 goals for the Netherlands, making him their all-time top scorer. He has represented his country at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups, and the 2008 and 2012 UEFA European Championships.
Who won World Cup 2014?
Germany national football team
2014 FIFA World Cup/Champion
What number is Van Persie Arsenal?
20Manchester United F.C. / Forward
10Fenerbahçe S.K. / Forward32Feyenoord / Forward10Arsenal F.C. / Forward
Robin van Persie/Number
Robin van Persie has recently admitted that his no. 20 Manchester United shirt was more ‘special’ to him than the no. 10 jersey he wore at Arsenal.
Who is the best header in football history?
Stoke City striker Peter Crouch has made header goals part of his game, so much so that he ended up in the record books, setting the Guinness World Record for most Premier League header goals with 51.
How many trophies did Van Persie won with Manchester United?
He spent eleven years with the club, winning four league titles, three FA Cups, a League Cup, Cup Winners Cup and Super Cup. He scored the only goal in the finals of the League Cup and UEFA Super Cup, and he also netted in the 1994 FA Cup final.
How many trophies did Drogba win?
As well as the four Premier League titles, he won four FA Cups, three League Cups and, in the most dramatic and glorious of circumstances, the Champions League. He was named Chelsea’s Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year and won the Premier League Golden Boot twice.
How many headed goals Giroud scored?
The French striker Olivier Giroud (32) has scored 22 headed goals in the Premier League since 2014/15.