Holland v Cameroon afterthoughts: Arjen's tears

Holland v Cameroon 2-1
'36 van Persie
'65 Eto'o p
'83 Huntelaar

Negative:
Really concerning was the lack of control the Dutch had in the game. However bad the games v Denmark and Japan were, the team always had control of the game. Especially in possession Oranje was really sloppy with very few players able to get open to receive a pass.
Cameroon looked very dangerous and Holland wasn't able to press them and force them into mistakes.
What does this game mean? Was Cameroon just a team in disarray or was this an honorable last effort by the the untamable lions? Holland played three games and I think nobody knows how good this team is.

Positive
Interviews by players and managers just after the game are usually totally useless to me, where you have to watch yourself not to get hit by cliches. But this time I was really glad Bert van Marwijk said this: "This game was the least of all the games we played." Heitinga:"this wasn't very good." Players and the coach realizing this isn't good enough to get past the second round makes me less nervous.
Although Cameroon looked dangerous, if you think about it, they didn't create one clear-cut chance.
Robin van Persie looked a lot better today, his goal will give him some confidence needed for the upcoming game(s).
Obviously Robben coming back is huge, and his speed and technique will give this Holland team a whole new dimension going forward. A nice emotional moment was Robben being teary eyed just after the game while he was interviewed. He praised the other players for their support, underlining once more that this is a good team where the mood is very friendly. And while this hasn't resulted in good play the players showed they are willing to fight for each other (and not bash each others brains in, which is a nice change).

Cloden Clog
Mark van Bommel in once again the winner. Never loses the ball, some great passes and expertly patrolled the area just in front of the centre backs. He also was his lovable irritating self, making opponents go crazy. Honorable mention: Nigel de Jong.