In pictures: Van Persie, Holland battle Ghana in World Cup warmup

Holland football fans watch the international friendly on Saturday between the Netherlands and Ghana in Rotterdam ahead of the 2014 World Cup. Koen Van Weel / EPA / May 31, 2014

Holland manager Louis van Gaal shown prior to Saturday's friendly against Ghana as both teams prepare for their trips to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup. Dean Mouhtaropoulos / Getty Images / May 31, 2014

Robin van Persie of the Netherlands shown in action during the international friendly against Ghana on Saturday night in Rotterdam. Dean Mouhtaropoulos / Getty Images / May 31, 2014

Bruno Martins Indi of Netherlands and Kevin-Prince Boateng of Ghana battle for the ball during their sides' international friendly on Saturday in anticipation of the 2014 World Cup. Dean Mouhtaropoulos / Getty Images / May 31, 2014

Arjen Robben of Holland shown in action during the his side's international friendly against Ghana on Saturday night as the two nations prepare for their runs at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Dean Mouhtaropoulos / Getty Images / May 31, 2014

Ghana midfielder Michael Essien (vies with Holland midfielder Jonathan de Guzman during their international friendly on Saturday in Rotterdam. Damien Meyer / AFP / May 31, 2014

Holland fans prepare to support the 'Oranje' before the international friendly against Ghana on Saturday in Rotterdam. Damien Meyer / AFP / May 31, 2014

Ghana fans shown supporting the 'Black Stars' during the international friendly against Holland on Saturday in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Damien Meyer / AFP / May 31, 2014

Holland forward Arjen Robben vies for the ball with Ghana midfielder Michael Essien during their international friendly on Saturday night in anticipation of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Koen Van Weel / AFP / ANP / May 31, 2014

Holland striker Robin van Persie in action against Kwadwo Asamoah of Ghana during their international friendly match on Saturday as the sides look to reach peak form ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Koen Van Weel / EPA / May 31, 2014

Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder kicks the ball despite Ghana midfielder Mohammed Rabiu attempting a tackle during their international friendly on Saturday in Rotterdam. Damien Meyer / AFP / May 31, 2014

Images from Holland’s 1-0 international friendly win over Ghana on Saturday in a meeting of two sides optimistic about their World Cup chances.