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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.

Mind games vital in shootout - Krul

Goalkeeper Tim Krul believes mind games were crucial to the Netherlands' penalty shootout win over Costa Rica.

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.

Belgian prospects head home, Dutch duo progress

FIFA.com rounds up the efforts of the day’s contenders for the Hyundai Young Player Award, with Belgium’s talented youngsters packing their bags for home, while two Dutch starlets reach the next round.

Tenacity triumphs as last four completed

A dominant Dutch side triumphed on penalties thanks to their substitute keeper, while Gonzalo Higuain inspired Argentina to victory. FIFA.com rounds up the action from another dramatic day at Brazil 2014.

VIDEO: Watch Netherlands v Costa Rica shoot-out

Watch the whole of the penalty shootout between the Netherlands and Costa Rica, as substitute goalkeeper Tim Krul is the hero in the 2014 World Cup quarter-final at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador.

Netherlands 0-0 Costa Rica (4-3 on pens)

Netherlands will face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals after beating Costa Rica in a dramatic penalty shootout.