By Oliver Todd Follow @@oliver_todd Neither Arjen Robben nor Robin van Persie could get past Costa Rica's deep defence in Salvador as Holland's two key threats suffered without being able to show their usual counter attacking talents. And in the end, after failing to break down the tournament's surprise package, it came down to penalties. Both dispatched their spot kicks and then Tim Krul played hero from the bench to send the Dutch through. Robben might have made a renewed effort to stay on his feet after talk about his diving dominated the post match coverage following the 2-1 win over Nigeria, but he needn't have - Costa Rica constantly kicked him as they tried to stop his attacking runs by hook or by crook.
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Holland's star men struggle against opposition who sit deep
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Keylor Navas makes a string of saves to deny them both
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Van Persie misses two fantastic chances at the death in normal time
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Robben won eight fouls as Costa Rica turned dirty to stop him
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Neither could get past the underdogs as game goes to penalties
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Van Persie scores his spot kick, as does Robben
Two extra time shots from @placeholder were deflected away from goal by Van Persie, it just did not seem to be their night.