Netherlands vs Costa Rica player ratings: Could Arjen Robben maintain his good form, or did super-sub Tim Krul outshine him?
Krul came off the bench in the final minute to save two penalties and send the Dutch through to the semi-finals
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Your support makes all the difference.Holland's substitute goalkeeper Tim Krul dramatically made two saves in a penalty shoot-out against Costa Rica to carry his side into the semi-finals of the World Cup.
Dutch coach Louis van Gaal brought the Newcastle keeper on for Jasper Cillessen late in extra time after a goalless 120 minutes in Salvador on Saturday - and the decision paid off handsomely.
Krul denied Bryan Ruiz and Michael Umana while the Dutch converted all of their spot-kicks to set up a meeting with Argentina in the last four.
Holland had numerous chances to score before spot-kicks were required but were denied by Costa Rica keeper Keylor Navas, who had recovered from a shoulder injury to start and was named man of the match.
So how did each team get on in the World Cup quarter final?
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