Chiming in late here, but great move on the switch. Krol looked a good 3 inches taller, banging on the cross bar before each shot...combined with the trash talking, made for an intimidation factor....nevermind the fact that just subbing in a goalie like that must have Costa Rica thinking (even if they knew nothing about him) that this guy was an expert....all those little subtleties play a factor into the mental game that are PK's.
Again though Kuyt, Sneijder were solid, and Robben can run for miles with the ball and creates something every time he decides to attack, able to attack ant full speed..diving issues aside, he is a difference maker and one of the top players in this WC for me.
Full credit to the Dutch and justice was served. Don't think Argentina plays the same trap Costa Rica does, and, the Argentine goalie can't hold a candle IMO to the Costa Rican.
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