Brasilia, Brazil - Costa Rica attempts to continue its Cinderella run at the World Cup when the Ticos tangle with the Netherlands at the Arena Fonte Nova.
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1050, TSN 690, TSN 1200, and TEAM 1410. Costa Rica reached the last eight for
the first time after topping Greece in penalty kicks in the round of 16, while
the Dutch are attempting to reach back-to-back World Cup semifinals for the
first time since 1974 and 1978. The Ticos were viewed as outsiders in Group D,
which included Italy, England and Uruguay, but after claiming seven points to
win that group, Jorge Luis Pintos team came up against a stubborn Greek side
making its first-ever knockout-round appearance. Bryan Ruiz scored early in the
second half to put Costa Rica in front, but after defender Oscar Duarte received
a second yellow card in the 66th minute, Pintos team spent much of the remainder
of the match defending. They almost got over the line, but Sokratis
Papastathopoulos scored for Greece in stoppage time, forcing the match into
extra time and ultimately penalty kicks. But Costa Rica survived the ordeal to
win 5-3 in the shootout, showing the resilience the team has exhibited
throughout the tournament. "It was a dramatic match, a very difficult one,"
Pinto said after the game with Greece. "There were moments when we dominated the
match but there were other moments when they did but we were strong and we came
through." If Costa Rica is going to continue its journey, the team is going to
have to be even stronger against the favored Dutch, who have won all four of
their games at this World Cup. The team trailed 1-0 against Mexico in the round
of 16 entering the final five minutes, but Wesley Sneijder fired home the
equalizer a few minutes from time before Arjen Robben drew a foul inside the
penalty area, allowing Klaas-Jan Huntelaar to fire home the winning goal from
the spot. Louis van Gaals side has made a habit of coming back in Brazil as the
team has given up the first goal in three of its four games so far, only to
rally for the win each time. "I think we are on a mission together, and when you
come to a World Cup its not to enjoy the weather and enjoy the beach in Rio,"
said Robben, who has tallied three goals and an assist so far. "Youre here to
win matches and to go as far as possible. I dont think the expectations were
that high before the tournament and, as a result, we can be very proud of where
we are." The Dutch found themselves in a tough group with Spain, Chile and
Australia, but after winning all three games to sit atop the group, the Oranje
have a great chance at making another deep run. Things have come together nicely
for the Dutch as the team ended up with a pair of teams from CONCACAF in its
first two knockout-round games, making Van Gaals men favorites to reach the last
four. But Robben isnt looking too far past the Ticos, especially since the team
has already toppled favored sides like Italy and Uruguay. "I think theyre a very
strong team. We have to stay focused," Robben told FIFA.com. "Costa Rica have a
very good team, they have already proved that in their group, which was very
tough, with Italy, England and Uruguay in there. Theyve been really impressive
and well have to prepare very well if were going to beat them." One player who
wont be available to Van Gaal the rest of the tournament is midfielder Nigel de
Jong, who was forced off the field against Mexico after nine minutes because of
a groin injury. Costa Rica will be a bit shorthanded in defense after Duartes
red card, while Roy Miller is unlikely to be fit in time to face the Dutch
because of a foot injury. Pintos team will once again embrace the role of
underdogs, and although they have made history already in Brazil, dont expect
the Ticos to be content. "We respect the Netherlands, just as we respect all our
rivals, but the story goes on and were hungry for more," Pinto said.
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the Twins took the rubber game of the three-game series.
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