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World Cup | Quarter-Finals
Jul 5, 2014 at 9pm UK
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Netherlands win 4-3 on penalties
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Jasper Cillessen admits anger at being substituted
Netherlands goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen admits that he was frustrated to be replaced by Tim Krul for his side's penalty shootout victory over Costa Rica at the World Cup.
Jul 7, 09:39
Graham Poll: 'Tim Krul was unsporting in shootout'
Former referee Graham Poll feels that Netherlands keeper Tim Krul's behaviour was unsporting in his side's penalty-shootout win over Costa Rica at the World Cup.
Jul 7, 03:17
Celso Borges: 'We put our heart into the World Cup'
Costa Rica midfielder Celso Borges admits that his side worked extremely hard and poured their heart into the World Cup to reach the last eight of the tournament.
Jul 7, 02:41
Fabio Cannavaro slams "disrespectful" Louis van Gaal
Fabio Cannavaro says that Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal was disrespectful for substituting his goalkeeper in their World Cup quarter-final tie against Costa Rica.
Jul 7, 02:03
Tim Krul: 'Mind games are a part of football'
Netherlands goalkeeper Tim Krul defends his gamesmanship against Costa Rica by claiming that he did nothing wrong.
Jul 6, 21:46
Giancarlo Gonzalez: 'Costa Rica have made history'
Giancarlo Gonzalez says that Costa Rica have made history at the World Cup following their exit from the competition at the quarter-final stage.
Jul 6, 18:47
Arjen Robben: Costa Rica players rugby tackled me'
Netherlands winger Arjen Robben insists that 'football was the winner' following the Netherlands' penalty shootout victory against Costa Rica.
Jul 6, 15:14
Nigel Winterburn: Tim Krul substitution was "sensational"
Former England defender Nigel Winterburn believes that it was a "sensational decision" by the Netherlands to send goalkeeper Tim Krul on for the penalty shootout.
Jul 6, 14:55
Dirk Kuyt hails "amazing" Tim Krul
Netherlands midfielder Dirk Kuyt described goalkeeper Tim Krul as amazing after saving two penalties in their shootout with Costa Rica.
Jul 6, 13:28
Jorge Luis Pinto hails "dignified" Costa Rica
Costa Rica coach Jorge Luis Pinto believes that his side gave a "dignified" performance at the World Cup.
Jul 6, 12:17
Robin van Persie relieved to reach World Cup semi-finals
Netherlands captain Robin van Persie admits his relief following the team's penalty-shootout victory over Costa Rica in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Jul 6, 11:49
Tim Krul reveals he 'psyched out' Costa Rica players before penalty shootout
Tim Krul has revealed that he 'psyched out' Costa Rica's players before their World Cup shootout with the Netherlands.
Jul 6, 06:18
Keylor Navas "empty" after Costa Rica defeat
Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas says that he feels empty following his country's defeat against the Netherlands in their World Cup quarter-final tie.
Jul 6, 01:58
Tim Krul: 'Netherlands victory a dream come true'
Tim Krul says that making two saves for the Netherlands in their penalty-shootout victory against Costa Rica was "like a dream come true".
Jul 6, 01:39
Louis van Gaal: 'Tim Krul will not start against Argentina'
Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal says that Jasper Cillessen will start their World Cup semi-final against Argentina, despite Tim Krul's penalty saves against Costa Rica.
Jul 6, 00:44
Jorge Luis Pinto "proud" of Costa Rica
Costa Rica manager Jorge Luis Pinto says that his side can be proud of their achievements after being knocked out of the World Cup by the Netherlands.
Jul 6, 00:43
The Match
Player Ratings
Sports Mole takes a look at who impressed as the Netherlands beat Costa Rica 4-3 on penalties in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Analysis
Sports Mole dissects the action as Netherlands beat Costa Rica on penalties in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Match Report
The Netherlands book their place in the semi-finals of the World Cup after beating Costa Rica on penalties following a goalless draw in Salvador.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the World Cup quarter-final in Salvador as Netherlands beat Costa Rica on penalties following a 0-0 draw.
HT Report
Neither side can find a breakthrough in the first 45 minutes of the World Cup quarter-final clash between the Netherlands and Costa Rica.
Team News
Netherlands youngster Memphis Depay is handed a start by Louis van Gaal for the World Cup quarter-final against Costa Rica.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the action due to take place in the World Cup quarter-finals between the Netherlands and Costa Rica on Saturday.
Form Guide
Build-up
Memphis Depay to play wing-back for Netherlands?
Reports in the Dutch media say that attacker Memphis Depay will be used as a left wing-back during Holland's match against Costa Rica.
Jul 5, 14:28
Wesley Sneijder wary of Costa Rica
Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder warns his teammates not to underestimate Costa Rica when they meet in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Jul 5, 12:46
Louis van Gaal: 'We will battle to be World Cup winners'
Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal claims that his side will battle until the end to win the World Cup for the first time in their history.
Jul 5, 05:34
Louis van Gaal: 'Netherlands not a great team'
Louis van Gaal insists that the Netherlands are not a great team, but can win the World Cup.
Jul 4, 23:20
Bryan Ruiz confident ahead of Netherlands game
Bryan Ruiz stresses that Costa Rica "have nothing to lose" when they face the Netherlands in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Jul 4, 21:59
Jorge Luis Pinto warns officials to 'watch Arjen Robben closely'
Jorge Luis Pinto calls on FIFA and match officials to 'watch Arjen Robben closely' when his side take on the Netherlands tomorrow night.
Jul 4, 20:46
Bryan Ruiz: 'Costa Rica can beat Netherlands'
Costa Rica forward Bryan Ruiz is optimistic that his side can produce yet another World Cup shock by beating the Netherlands.
Jul 4, 16:35
Giancarlo Gonzalez: 'Costa Rica out to win World Cup'
Costa Rica defender Giancarlo Gonzalez insists that they are out to win the World Cup now that they have made history by reaching the quarter-finals for the first time.
Jul 2, 20:20
Costa Rica's Keylor Navas misses training ahead of quarter-final
Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas misses training on Wednesday with a shoulder injury, but is expected to be fit for their quarter-final against Netherlands.
Jul 2, 19:56
Report: Robin van Persie leaves Netherlands training with thigh injury
Netherlands striker Robin van Persie reportedly leaves training with heavy strapping on his left thigh.
Jul 2, 18:10
Arjen Robben: Netherlands are "on a mission"
Netherlands winger Arjen Robben admits that the squad are "on a mission" after finishing as runners-up four years ago.
Jul 2, 15:27
Roy Miller ruled out of Costa Rica's World Cup quarter-final with Netherlands
Costa Rica confirm that left-back Roy Miller will miss their World Cup quarter-final against Netherlands in Salvador on Saturday due to a foot injury.
Jul 2, 13:44
Roy Miller doubtful for Costa Rica
Costa Rica defender Roy Miller is a doubt for his side's World Cup quarter-final against the Netherlands on Saturday due to a foot injury.
Jul 1, 13:37
