RELIVE: Netherlands v Costa Rica, World Cup 2014 quarter-finals

Ahram Online is providing a live coverage of Saturday's 2014 World Cup quarter-final encounter between Netherlands and Costa Rica

Penalties: Netherlands4-3Cost Rica
Costa Rica: Borges scores!!
Netherlands: Van Persie scores!!
Costa Rica: Ruiz misses!
Netherlands: Robben scores!!
Costa Rica: Gonzalez scores!!
Netherlands: Sneider scores!!
Costa Rica: Bolanos scores!!
Netherlands: Kuyt scores!!
Costa Rica: Umana sees his shot blocked by the keeper!! Netherlands go through to the semis!!
120+2 The referee blows the whistle! We are now heading to penalties.
120+1 Luis Van Gaal makes his final substitution, bringing on keeper Krul instead of Cillesen.
120' The Costa Ricans are producing a battling display against the Europeans in those final minutes!! Quite impressive!!
118' SNEIDER RATTLES THE CROSSBAR!!! A stunning shot from the Dutchman is denied by the woodwork following a corner!
117' Costa Rica are now looking so dangerous on the break with Urena keeping them on the Dutch rearguard on their tows..the Central Americans only need the final touch to beat keeper Cillesen.
115' Robben is scene having a talk with Costa Rica's boss, interesting!
114' Lens breaks clear following a Sneider through pass but the linesman raises his flag; offside.
110' The Costa Ricans should be more cautious now, their opponents are playing with two out-and-out strikers, plus Robben would be a nightmare if he was left too much space.
107' Robben gets a freekick after Acosta caught him in the face! The Costa Rican is subsequently booked.
105' Huntelaar replaces Martins Indi for Netherlands, a defender comes off as a striker is introduced, The Dutch will be using a four-man backline now.
The referee blows the whistle, few minutes and we will commence the second period of extra time.
105' The referee adds two minutes of stoppage time.
104' Robben takes it but his shot hits the wall.
102' A handball against Diaz following Robben's strike, the referee's awards the Dutch a free kick even though TV replays show the decision was incorrect.
98' The fresh Cubero appeals for a penalty after being allegedly pushed by Vlaar inside the area.
97' Tejeda, who put in a commendable display tonight, is now replaced with Cubero.
96' The ever-impressive keeper Navas is now to the ground, he looks to have picked up a minor injury or something.
94' Navas makes another excellent save!! denying Vlaar's close header!!
The extra time is underway.
90+4 The referee blows the whistle..we are now heading to extra time!
90+2 TOTALLY UNBELIEVABLE!!!! After a low Dutch cross from left evaded so many fowards inside the six yards box, Van Persie had to see his close-range strike cleared off the line by Tejeda!! What a chance!!
90+1 Robben tripped near the edge of the area from the right as Van Persie takes the set piece.
90' The referee adds four minutes of stoppage time.
88' UNBELIEVABLE!!! Van Persie fails to connect with a pin point cross from Sneider in what could have been a certain goal!!! The towering foward only needed to get his leg to the ball to give his side a late winner!
86' Van Persie fails to control despite being on-side! He could have gone one on one with the keeper if he kept good control!
84' Van Persie makes a stunning feint to fire a shot from close range but again keeper Navas is there to foil his attempt on goal.
82' WHAT A CHANCE!!! Sneider's free kick hits the woodwork!! Brilliant from the Dutchman!
79' Gonzalez cautioned after tugging Robben's shirt just inches in front of the area.
77' Lens, who has just replaced Depay upfront, heads goalwards from an offside position.
77' Gamboa is being stretchered off now after injuring himself as Myrie replaces him.
75' Vlaar heads wide a Sneider free kick.
72' The Costa Ricans are capable of reaching the final third, albeit without presenting genuine threat.
68' Following a great Robben run down the right and a traditional cut-inside, Tejeda arrived on time to clear the ball away after the Dutch speedster almost got his leg to the ball following a one-two with Van Persie inside the area.
66' The first substitution of the game, Campbell replaced by Urena.
64' Martins Indi cautioned after fouling Ruiz.
62' Bolanos lashes a free kick from long range wide...
61' Campbell appeals for a penalty after being allegedly shoved by Umana inside the area.
60' The threat posed by Holland's attacking trio is by far subdued as long as the Central Americans are camping in their own half and closing spaces effectively.
57' Costa Rica are resorting to long balls, with a three-man Netherlands defense, those balls are rendered useless.
54' Campbell adjudged to have been in an offiside position.
52' Breath-taking footwork by Robben who brilliantly skips past two defenders but Umana tackles him to get into the referee's book.
49' Depay tries to evade the Costa Ricans pressing on the left but eventually fails.
48' Costa Rica now on the attack as Dias runs in behind Kuyt but the former's cross is easily collected by the keeper.
The second half begins...
45+1 The referee blows the whistle ending the first half.
45' Holland still in control with their opponents retreating back.
43' Robben plays Van Persie in with a defense-splitting through ball but again keeper Navas is on hand to save his side.
38' Sneider takes the free kick as keeper Navas comes again to his side's rescue and palm away for corner kick.
37' Robben wins a free kick from a very good position near the box as Costa Rica's Dias receives a booking for dissent.
35' Robben leads a counter attack but Gamboa makes a sliding tackle to concede a free kick but escapes a yellow card.
33' The Europeans' lines need to be more cohesive, their attacking trio are completely isolated upfront!
32' Van Persie drops deep down into Costa Rica's own half as he concedes a free kick.
28' Another great save from keeper Navas, who blocked Depay's dangerous strike this time!
25' The Dutch are extremely dangerous on the break, thanks in part to Robben's blistering pace and marauding skills!!
22' WHAT A CHANCE!!! Kuyt makes a terrific pull back from the right to Depay who releases Van Persie inside the area but keeper Navas superbly blocks the latter's effort before thwarting another shot from Sneider from the edge of the box!!
20' A fine team move sees Campbell attempt a low cross from the right but the danger is eventually cleared.
15' Vlaar could have been made to rue to a costly blunder after mishitting his pass near his own third but the opponents failed to make the most of the defender's mistake.
11' The Netherlands have been in control during the first 10 minutes but yet to pose real threat ong goal.
10' Van Persie flagged for another offside..
8' Robben superbly kept close control of the ball befor motoring forward as the ball goes out for corner.
6' Van Persie flagged for offside following a quick attack by Robben down the left.
4' De Vrij concedes a foul after tripping Bolanos during an attack by Costa Rica.
The match gets underway.
21:55 Both teams have lined up as the national anthems will play in seconds.
21:50 The peformance of their defensive unit has been a major part of their success in Brazil. Costa Rica have conceded only two goals at the tournament - one of the goals from penalty.
21:45 Costa Rica keeper Navas, hero of their shootout triumph over Greece, have managed to overcome a shoulder injury that curtailed his ability to train this week to start between the sticks.
21:40 Both sides are playing today with three central defenders.
21:25 Both teams are currently warming up.
21:15 Netherlands Midfielder Nigel de Jong is out with a groin injury that will likely keep him out for the rest of the World Cup.
21:00 The only change for Netherlands' from the starting line up against Mexico is inside-left Depay who replaces right wing-back Verhaegh as Kuyt replaces the latter on the flank.
Lineups:
Netherlands: Jasper Cillessen, Ron Vlaar, Stefan De Vrij, Bruno Martins Indi, Daley Blind, Robin Van Persie (c), Wesley Sneijder, Arjen Robben, Dirk Kuyt, Georginio Wijnaldum, Memphis Depay
Costa Rica: Keilor Navas, Jhonny Acosta, Giancarlo Gonzalez, Michael Umana, Celso Borges, Cristian Bolanos, Joel Campbell, Bryan Ruiz (c), Junior Diaz, Cristian Gamboa, Yeltsin Tejeda
20:30 Robben, Wesley Sneijder and captain Robin van Persie present a fearsome attacking trio and showed how invaluable experience is when they did not panic despite being on the cusp of elimination against Mexico.
20:15 Despite Costa Rica's impressive performances, many observers believe the Netherlands have too much firepower for them after scoring 12 goals in their four wins in Brazil so far.
20:00 The Netherlands had a last-gasp escape in the previous round, scoring twice in the final moments to beat Mexico, and forward Arjen Robben says his side will not be taking their opponents lightly at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador.
19:45After finishing above England, Italy and Uruguay in Group D, Costa Rica are seeking to become the first team from the CONCACAF region, the confederation of North and Central American and Caribbean nations, to reach the World Cup semi-finals since the United States at the first edition in 1930.
18:00 The Dutch are favorites of this quarter-finals but nothing is granted as they face the surprise package of this World Cup, Costa Rica who topped a Group including Uruguay, Italy and England.
Venue:
Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova (Salvador, Bahia)
Officials:
Referee: R. Irmatov (Uzbekistan)
Assistants: A. Rasulov (Uzbekistan), B. Kochkarov (Kyrgyzstan)
Fourth official: N. Doue (Ivory Coast)
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