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Argentina vs Netherlands: Holland-Argentina, Bergkamp's 'perfect' goal

 

Dennis Bergkamp’s famous goal for Netherlands against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup encapsulated not only the extraordinary elegance of the player himself, but also the essence of Dutch football.

Ahead of the sides’ reunion in the World Cup semi-finals in Sao Paolo on Wednesday, the goal stands as a monument to the twin Dutch obsessions of technique and the rapid exploitation of space.

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