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Krul: I told penalty takers I knew their plan

​FIFA.com ​ hears the immediate post-match reaction of Netherlands goalkeeper Tim Krul after he entered the action in tense circumstances to help his country overcome Costa Rica on penalties and reach the semi-finals.

Dutch explain keeper shootout switch

Tim Krul's greater size is why the Netherlands swapped keepers for the penalty shootout against Costa Rica, says boss Louis Van Gaal.

Swansea want de Guzman to return

Swansea boss Garry Monk hopes to sign Jonathan de Guzman and reveals the club have received no 'concrete' bids for players.

VIDEO: Sub Krul saves the day for Netherlands

BBC Sport looks at Tim Krul's crucial impact in the Netherlands's World Cup quarter-final against Costa Rica, as the goalkeeper helped his side win the penalty shoot-out.

Higuain the Valdano to Messi's Maradona?

Match-winner Gonzalo Higuain has belatedly suggested there may be more to Argentina than Lionel Messi, as comparisons with the 1986 champions continue to be made. 

Kahn: ‘Icecube’ Neuer is world’s best

As their semi-final against Brazil looms large, Germany's goalkeeper is putting in the kind of displays that marked out Oliver Kahn as the player of the tournament in the 2002 FIFA World Cup™.  

Di Maria doubtful for semi-final

Argentina midfielder Angel Di Maria is a doubt for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Netherlands with a thigh injury.

How a 'staggering substitution' sparked Dutch delight

Insulting? Brave? Genius? How a goalkeeping substitution after 120 minutes stole the limelight at the World Cup.

VIDEO: Substitution was pre-planned - Krul

Netherlands goalkeeper Tim Krul reveals his substitution to take part in the penalty shoot-out against Costa Rica was planned before the match.