NEWCASTLE'S Tim Krul was the hero for Netherlands as they reached the World Cup semi-finals. Back-up Netherlands goalkeeper Tim Krul became an unlikely hero when he came into the World Cup quarterfinal match against Costa Rica in the 120th minute and promptly won the penalty shootout. He was also the target NEWCASTLE'S Tim Krul was … Read more
Penalties, as everyone knows, are not a lottery but a test of skill under pressure. In Saturday's quarter-final shoot-out against Costa Rica, Tim Krul, the Netherlands goalkeeper, did more than guess which way to dive for the penalties. He told the Dutch goalkeeper Tim Krul celebrates with manager Louis Van Gaal after beating 403 Costa … Read more
Back-up Netherlands goalkeeper Tim Krul became an unlikely hero when he came into the World Cup quarterfinal match against Costa Rica in the 120th minute and promptly won the penalty shootout. He was also the target Netherlands goalkeeper Tim Krul has defended his antics during the World Cup shootout victory over Costa Rica. The Newcastle … Read more
Tim Krul distracted Costa Rica's penalty-takers by telling them he already knew which direction their kick was going in – but it appears he had another technique to influence his opponents. For video footage of the shootout shows Krul deliberately The Netherlands' World Cup quarter-final against Costa Rica was goalless and seconds from a penalty … Read more
Costa Rica forced penalties against the Netherlands. Then Louis van Gaal made an improbable goalkeeper switch. It worked — Tim Krul made two saves in the Oranje's shootout win. Dutch goalkeeper Tim Krul celebrates with manager Louis Van Gaal after beating 403 Costa Rica on penalties. Salvador (Brazil), July 6 Dutch coach Louis Van Gaal … Read more
Tim Krul taunted Giancarlo Gonzalez before his shootout penalty kick attempt. Here's video. Tim Krul distracted Costa Rica's penalty-takers by telling them he already knew which direction their kick was going in – but it appears he had another technique to influence his opponents. For video footage of the shootout shows Krul deliberately Dutch goalkeeper … Read more