KOMBE LA DUNIA 2014: ROBIN VAN PERSIE AIFUNGIA BAO MBILI UHOLANZI WAKISHINDA 2-0 DHIDI YA ANDORRA

Robin van Persie scored twice as the Netherlands became the first European team to qualify for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil after a 2-0 away win over Andorra in Group D on Tuesday.

Van Persie proved the catalyst as he broke the a frustrating deadlock against a defensive home side in Andorra-la-Velle with his two goals which moved him two short of equalling his country's all-time scoring record.

The first was a stinging shot from outside the penalty area in the 49th minute, followed four minutes later by a tap-in after a defensive blunder.

We're going to Brazil: Van Persie celebrates with team-mates after sealing Holland's World Cup place

In action: Netherlands' Jeremain Lens (left) battles with Andorra's Moises San Nicolas

Head down: Andorra's defender Marc Vales (left) challenges Dutch star Wesley Sneijder

50/50: Van Persie (left) attempts to win the ball from Andorra's Marc Pujol

VIKOSI:

Andorra: Pol, San Nicolas, Lima, Miramontes, Martinez Alejo, Vales, Pons (Ayala Diaz 85), Vieira de Vasconcelos, Riera (Moreira 71), Roncero (Maneiro Ton 59), Garcia Renom.
Subs Not Used: Josep Anton Gomez, Sonejee, Sebastian Gomez, Moreno.
Holland: Vorm, Janmaat, De Vrij, Vlaar, Willems (Maher 47), Schaars, Strootman, Sneijder (Kuyt 79), Schaken, Van Persie, Lens.
Subs Not Used: Vermeer, Verhaegh, Bruma, de Guzman, van Wolfswinkel, Zoet.
Att: 500
Ref: Ante Vucemilovic (Croatia)