Much had been said about the absence of Arjen Robben in the run-up to the Oranje's opening fixture at the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. Nevertheless the 2-0 win over Denmark provided clear evidence that Van Marwijk has enough options at his disposal. Substitute Eljero Elia, in particular, staked a strong claim for a starting berth, laying the groundwork for the all-important second goal.
