2014 FIFA World Cup: Netherlands shoots down Costa Rica, Argentina beats Belgium
In a close match, the Netherlands edges past Costa Rica 1-0 after Tim Krul makes a save on the final penalty shot. Argentina defeats Belgium, 1-0, to move onto the semifinals of the World Cup.
- Netherlands’ forward Arjen Robben (L) vies with Costa Rica’s midfielder Christian Bolanos, during a quarter-final football match between Netherlands and Costa Rica at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. (Fabrice Coffrini/AFP-Getty Images)
- A Netherlands fan enjoys the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil. (Steele/Getty Images)
- A Costa Rica fan holds a rooster with the country’s colors painted on it while watching a live broadcast of the 2014 Brazil World Cup quarter-final game between Costa Rica and the Netherlands. (Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)
- The 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil. (Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
- Netherlands’ forward Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (L) vies with Costa Rica’s goalkeeper Keylor Navas during a quarter-final football match between Netherlands and Costa Rica at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. (Gabriel Buoys/AFP-Getty Images)
- Costa Rica’s goalkeeper Keilor Navas (L) is fouled by Klaas-Jan Huntelaar of the Netherlands during extra time in their 2014 World Cup quarter-finals at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador. (Michael Dalder/Reuters)
- Klaas-Jan Huntelaar of the Netherlands is shown a yellow card by referee Ravshan Irmatov after a challenge on Keylor Navas of Costa Rica during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil. (Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)
- Daley Blind and Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands react after a missed chance during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil. (Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
- Costa Rica’s defender Michael Umana (C) receives a yellow card by Uzbek referee Ravshan Irmatov (R) during a quarter-final football match between Netherlands and Costa Rica at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. (Gabriel Buoys/AFP-Getty Images)
- Costa Rica’s midfielder Jose Miguel Cubero (L) vies with Netherlands’ midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum during a quarter-final football match between Netherlands and Costa Rica at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. (Gabriel Buoys/AFP-Getty Images)
- Netherlands’ forward Arjen Robben (2md R) shoots a free kick towards Costa Rica’s wall the quarter-final football match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. (Odd Anderso/AFP-Getty Images)
- Netherlands’ forward Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (L) and Costa Rica’s defender Michael Umana vie during the second period of extra time in the quarter-final football match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. (Ronaldo Schemidt/ AFP-Getty Images)
- Cristian Gamboa of Costa Rica attempts a clearance against Daley Blind of the Netherlands during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil. (Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
- Costa Rica’s goalkeeper Keylor Navas (L) makes a save during a quarter-final football match between Netherlands and Costa Rica at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. (Gabriel Buoys/AFP-Getty Images)
- Netherlands’ forward Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (L) and Costa Rica’s defender Dave Myrie vie during the quarter-final football match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. (Odd Anderson/AFP-Getty Images)
- Costa Rica’s defender Johnny Acosta tries to kick the ball during a quarter-final football match between Netherlands and Costa Rica at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. (Gabriel Buoys/AFP-Getty Images)
- Costa Rica’s Johnny Acosta (R) attempts an overhead kick to clear the ball from the penalty box during a Netherlands corner during their 2014 World Cup quarter-finals at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador. (Paul Hanna/Reuters)
- Costa Rica’s goalkeeper Keilor Navas attempts to save a free kick by Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands during their 2014 World Cup quarter-finals at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador. The shot hit the goal post. (Paul Hanna/Reuters)
- Arjen Robben of the Netherlands and Costa Rica’s Johnny Acosta lie on the pitch after colliding with each other during extra time in their 2014 World Cup quarter-finals at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador. Acosta was shown yellow card for the action. (Ruben Sprich/reuters)
- Belgium’s Marouane Fellaini reacts after missing an opportunity to score a goal against Argentina. (REUTERS/Dylan Martinez)
- The Argentinian bench celebrates after their win against Belgium in the 2014 World Cup quarterfinals. At front is Argentina’s Ricardo Alvarez. (REUTERS/Dominic Ebenbichler)
- From left, Belgium’s Jan Vertonghen, Daniel Van Buyten and Dries Mertens react to their team’s loss against Argentina. (REUTERS/Dylan Martinez)
- Argentina’s Lionel Messi (center) fights for the ball with Belgium’s Axel Witsel (left) and Toby Alderweireld. (REUTERS/Damir Sagolj)
- Argentina’s Lionel Messi and teammates celebrate their win over Belgium. (REUTERS/Dominic Ebenbichler)
- Argentina’s Gonzalo Higuain (right) celebrates next to teammate Angel Di Maria after scoring a goal against Belgium. (REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)
- Lionel Messi takes a free kick during the 2014 World Cup quarterfinals between Argentina and Belgium. (REUTERS/Damir Sagolj)
- Argentina’s Javier Mascherano (left) celebrates near Belgium’s Marouane Fellaini (8) after their 2014 World Cup match. (REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)
- Argentina’s players celebrate past Belgium’s Marouane Fellaini (left) after winning their 2014 World Cup quarterfinal match. (REUTERS/David Gray)
- Belgium’s Marouane Fellaini (front) fights for the ball with Argentina’s Jose Basanta during their 2014 World Cup quarterfinal match. (REUTERS/Dominic Ebenbichler)
- Argentina’s players celebrate their win against Belgium. (REUTERS/Dominic Ebenbichler)
- Belgium’s Vincent Kompany fights for the ball with Argentina’s Lionel Messi during their 2014 World Cup quarterfinal match. (REUTERS/Damir Sagolj)
- Argentina’s Lionel Messi (right) chases the ball with Belgium’s Axel Witsel. (REUTERS/David Gray)
- Argentina’s Gonzalo Higuain (left) kicks the ball to score a goal past Belgium’s Daniel Van Buyten (center) and Vincent Kompany. (REUTERS/David Gray)
- Argentina’s Angel Di Maria lies on the pitch after an injury. (REUTERS/Dylan Martinez)
- Tim Krul of the Netherlands saves a penalty kick by Michael Umana of Costa Rica (not pictured) to win in a shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil. (Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)
- Tim Krul of the Netherlands reacts after making a save in a penalty shootout against Bryan Ruiz of Costa Rica during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at Arena Fonte Nova Salvador, Brazil. (Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)
- Costa Rica line up for a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil. (Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)
- Wesley Sneijder, Daley Blind, Stefan de Vrij, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, Jeremain Lens, Ron Vlaar and Arjen Robben of the Netherlands celebrate victory in a penalty shootout against Costa Rica during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil. (Michael Steele/Getty Images)