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Netherlands' goalkeeper Tim Krul saves a penalty
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DUTCH KEEPER SHOCKED BY KRUL TWIST

Dutch goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen has admitted his "surprise" at being substituted in the dying seconds of Holland's quarter final clash with Costa Rica on Saturday. The Ajax keeper, who's never saved a penalty in his senior career, was replaced by spot-kick specialist Tim Krul moments before Saturday's quarter-final went to penalties. "I didn't know it would happen, so it was a bit of a surprise and I was a bit angry", said Cillessen. Despite the late withdrawal Cillessen is expected to retain his place for Holland's semi-final against Argentina.

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