Krul defends his penalty shootout antics

Krul proved to be his country's hero as he came off the bench just before the end of extra-time for Jasper Cillessen, as coach Louis van Gaal felt the Newcastle United man was better equipped to see his country through to the last four.

That proved to be a masterstroke, with the substitute keeping out two spot-kicks as the Netherlands won the shootout 4-3 to ensure they will face Argentina in the semi-finals.

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