World Cup 2014: Netherlands beats Costa Rica in penalty shootout

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Saturday, July 5, 2014
Costa Rica and the Netherlands players look on during penalty kicks during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica on Saturday, July 5, 2014.
Costa Rica and the Netherlands players look on during penalty kicks during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica on Saturday, July 5, 2014.
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SALVADOR, Brazil -- Late substitute Tim Krul made two saves in a 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Costa Rica on Saturday to give the Netherlands a spot in the World Cup semifinals following a 0-0 draw.

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Krul, who came on in the 120th minute, stopped shots from Bryan Ruiz and Michael Umana in the shootout.

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The Dutch team will face Argentina in the semifinals on Wednesday in Sao Paulo.

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