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LUXEMBOURG -- Arjen Robben marked his return to international duty after a year sidelined by injuries with a goal as the Netherlands beat Luxembourg 3-1 Sunday in a World Cup qualifier.But the Bayern Munich wingers long-awaited return lasted only 45 minutes, with Robben appearing in discomfort late in the first half and not returning after the break. His replacement, Memphis Depay, seized his chance by scoring twice to ensure the Netherlands went second in Group A behind leader France.Daley Blind set up Depays first goal and said he was happy for his Manchester United teammate, who has struggled at Old Trafford.Its great for him, Blind said. I know he is working really hard. He deserved it.Robben opened the scoring with a trademark goal to give the Netherlands a 36th-minute lead, collecting a quick pass from Davy Klaassen, cutting in from the right and shooting low into the far corner with his left foot.Robbens attacking threat was not enough to make up for the defensive frailties that have plagued the Netherlands in the last two years and Luxembourg leveled just before half time.PSV wing back Joshua Brenet, starting his first international for the Netherlands, hauled down Daniel Da Mota as he cut in from the left and referee Anthony Taylor pointed to the spot.This was Joshuas fault, coach Danny Blind said. He has to learn from it.Defender Maxime Chanot calmly stroked the ball to Maarten Stekelenburgs right as the `keeper went to his left for Luxembourgs first goal against the Netherlands since 1963.The second half started without Robben, who said he felt a small cramp just before the interval and the doctor told him he should not take any risks.Its a great shame, Robben said. I wanted to play.Depay, who has fallen out of favor with Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, combined with Blind to restore the Netherlands lead in the 58th, powerfully heading in his cross from the left. It was the fourth international goal for Depay.He got his fifth by curling a free kick over the Luxembourg wall six minutes from fulltime.France leads Group A by three points after coming from a goal down to beat Sweden 2-1 on Friday. Sweden is level on points with the Netherlands, but third because of an inferior goal difference. 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Cheap NBA Jerseys . General manager Jarmo Kekalainen told Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch on Friday that he wants to see Gaboriks contributions go beyond the scoresheet before considering a long-term deal for the soon-to-be unrestricted free agent. SAN FRANCISCO -- In sore need of an offensive boost, the San Francisco Giants believe they may have found it in All-Star infielder Eduardo Nunez.With 10 losses in its last 12 games the timing couldnt be better for manager Bruce Bochys ballclub.Hes a nice player, Bochy said Thursday night after San Franciscos 4-2 loss to the Washington Nationals. Hes versatile, he can play anywhere in the infield. Hes been swinging the bat well so were hoping he can help this offense.The Giants acquired Nunez from Minnesota earlier Thursday night in exchange for minor league pitcher Adalberto Mejia.Nunez was batting .296 with 12 home runs and 47 RBI this season for the Twins and was leading the American League with 27 steals at the time of the trade.The move adds some much-needed depth to San Franciscos injury-plagued infield.Second baseman Joe Panik was activated off the disabled list prior to the game against the Nationals, while third baseman Matt Duffy remains out with a strained left Achilles. Backup infielder Ehire Adrianza has also been sidelined since mid-April with a foot injury.Just to have a guy that has his experience, has served in that role in the past and done well and is off to a good start this season, we just feel like he can help us cover the tracks as we get 100 percent healthy and get Duffy and Panik back, Giants general manager Bobby Evans said. It allows us to have the ability to still give them some rest even down the stretch as we enter these last couple of months.Nunez, a career .275 hitter, is likely to play third base until Duffy -- who could possibly begin a rehab assignment this weekend -- returns. Nunez started 28 games there this season for the Twins while also splitting time at shortstop and said he is looking forward to going from a team mired in last place in the AL Central to a Giants team leading the NL West.Any player wants to be in the playoffs, Nunez said after Minnesotas 6-2 win against Baltimore. I have the opportunity to go a new team that is in the playoff race. Its fun to be there.The Giants could have used Nunezs offense against the Nationals.San Francisco went 0 for 9 with runners in scoring position and left the bases loaded in the ninth when Shawn Kelley struck out Angel Pagan to end the game.Man we couldve used a big hit there to really pick this club up when youre in a streak like this, but they got out of itt, Bochy said.dddddddddddd It wouldve done a lot for the club.Ryan Zimmerman had two hits and scored a run, Trea Turner added two hits and an RBI for Washington in the opener of a key four-game series between division leaders.Bryce Harper doubled in a run while Anthony Rendon had two hits to help the Nationals beat All-Star game starter Johnny Cueto (13-3) in manager Dusty Bakers return to AT&T Park. Baker won 840 games as the Giants manager from 1993-2002.The two teams went into the game with identical 59-42 records before Washington won to join the Chicago Cubs (61-40) as the only teams in the majors with at least 60 wins.Cueto lasted only five innings, matching his shortest outing of the season. The right-hander allowed eight hits and three runs with three strikeouts and two walks.I was trying to get outs but unfortunately nothing went my way, Cueto said through an interpreter. Every team goes through a bad spell like were going through right now but eventually it will end.Nationals starter Tanner Roark (10-6) allowed one run over seven innings, striking out three and walking three. He also singled in a run as part of a three-run second inning.The Giants went into the day hitting .157 with runners in scoring position since the break and squandered a big opportunity in the fourth after Brandon Crawfords one-out triple. Brandon Belt struck out looking and Crawford was caught trying to advance when a pitch from Roark bounced in front of the plate.TRAINERS ROOMGiants: Panik missed 23 games with concussion. ... OF Hunter Pence (hamstring) could come off the disabled list this weekend. ... LHP Josh Osich was placed on the 15-day DL with a forearm strain. .... LHP Matt Reynolds was called up from Sacramento. ... INF Grant Green was designated for assignment.UP NEXTNationals: RHP Max Scherzer (10-6) faces San Francisco for just the second time since taking a no-decision against the Giants in Game 4 of the 2012 World Series when he was with the Detroit Tigers.Giants: RHP Jeff Samardzija (9-6) makes his fifth career start against Washington. Samardzija is attempting to become the third San Francisco pitcher to reach double digits in wins this season.---Freelance writer Brian Hall in Minneapolis contributed to this report. ' ' '