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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.

Holland still reliant on Arjen Robbens menace, even when shackled

The Holland winger avoided controversy in the win over Costa Rica but his teams dependence on him was again highlighted Continue reading...

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.

World Cup 2014: Tim Krul, the miracle sub in pictures

In one of the most astonishing substitutions in World Cup history, Holland coach Louis van Gaal brought on Tim Krul in the last minute of extra-time in a quarter-final against Costa Rica, specifically for the impending shoot-out. His courageous move paid off as Krul saved twice to send Holland…

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.