They came up just short. Tiny Costa Rica were a penalty kick shootout away from making the World Cup semifinal, but back-up Dutch goalkeeper Tim Krul, who came on just before the final whistle, ...

Substitute goalkeeper Tim Krul saved two shots, including Costa Rica's final attempt, to help the Netherlands prevail 4-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout and advance to the World Cup semifinals. The ...

The former Newcastle United goalkeeper was a 120th-minute substitute when he came on against Costa Rica during the 2014 World ...

After 11 airtight knockout-round matches at this World Cup, this game was supposed to be a walkover. Costa Rica had performed bravely to reach the quarterfinals, but everyone expected they would be no ...

Netherlands emerged victorious in a dramatic penalty shootout with Costa Rica in Salvador on Saturday to set up a World Cup semi-final clash with Argentina. Costa Rica keeper Keylor Navas kept the ...

Nick: Superb defence from Costa Rica, but they're getting tired. Dutch to win it via a penalty in extra time. Lynne: I can see this going to penalties. Netherlands have missed too many chances and ...

Costa Rica dug in and withstood Dutch attacks that almost always went through the feet of Arjen Robben. His penetrating dribbles led to a barrage of corner kicks, set pieces and shots for the ...

SALVADOR, Brazil (AP) - Tim Krul came on as a substitute in the final minute of extra time and then saved two penalties in a 4-3 shootout victory over Costa Rica on Saturday, giving the Netherlands a ...

It was supposed to be a formality, but the Netherlands was made to sweat against Costa Rica before eventually overcoming the 2014 World Cup’s surprise package and booking a place in the semifinals ...

Tim Krul was Netherlands' hero as the goalkeeper stepped off the bench to save two penalties as the Dutch won a shootout over Costa Rica 4-3. The match went to penalties after a scoreless 120 minutes ...

The Netherlands entered Saturday's clash against Costa Rica as the 2014 World Cup's highest-scoring team with a total of 12 goals. Although, the Dutch were held scoreless in the match not only through ...

Will the Netherlands get CONCACAF’d? That is the question going into this quarterfinal tilt as the Dutch will face off against a surprising Costa Rica side making its first-ever appearance in this ...