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Was Netherlands' late goalkeeper switch in World Cup 2014 quarter-final against Costa Rica genius or a Krul trick?
AT FIRST, it appeared Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal was a tactical genius for bringing on goalkeeper Tim Krul specifically for the penalty shootout.
Now the team's being accused of foul play.
Krul was brought on to replace Jasper Cillessen in the final seconds of extra time after 120 minutes of action could not break the 0-0 deadlock between the Dutch giants and minnow Costa Rica in the World Cup 2014 quarter-final.
In the shootout, Krul saved two penalties and was hailed the hero as the Netherlands set up a semi-final showdown with Lionel Messi's Argentina.
Making the situation even more interesting, Krul came under fire for his antics during the shootout.
The super sub was accused of getting in the faces of the Costa Rican players, hurling abuse at them in Spanish.
Netherlands' goalkeeper Tim Krul, right, celebrates after saving a penalty from Costa Rica's Bryan Ruiz. Source: AP
Netherlands' head coach Louis van Gaal hugs goalkeeper Tim Krul after the Netherlands defeated Costa Rica 4-3 in a penalty shootout in their World Cup quarter-final. Source: AP
Van Gaal later revealed he had been toying with the idea of bringing in Krul for penalties during the week, but hadn't informed Cillessen.
"We told Krul that he would be a possibility for the penalties, but we didn't tell Cillessen, as we didn't want to ruin his preparation," van Gaal said.
"We felt — all of us — Tim Krul would be the most appropriate goalkeeper to stop penalties. We're a little bit proud.
"There is no question about who will start next game, it will be Cillessen. But we felt Krul was the better choice here."
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