The Dutch finished off with 9 points from the three Group C matches, with 9 goals while only allowing 1 goal and will have full confidence heading into their quarterfinal match-up with either Sweden or Russia.

Despite Marco van Basten using a shuffled line-up with only Khalid Boulahrouz and Orlando Engelaar retaining their places from earlier matches and Romania needing a victory to make it to the next round, Holland took early control and never looked back.

The only complaint from the coach might been with the poor finishing as Huntelaar, Van Persie, Arjen Robben and others having chances to open the scoring in the first half only to see their attempts go begging.

Huntelaar finally made good on a chance when he guided in Ibrahim Afellay's low cross from the right flank past Bogdan Lobont in the 54th minute.

Van Persie made good on his final and probably most difficult attempt to finish off Romania in the 87th minute. The Arsenal midfielder beautifully controlled a cross with his chest at the top of the box, fought through a hard challenge and did well to keep his feet before blasting a left footed shot into the top of the net.