What an inspired substitution! Louis Van Gaal's bold decision to bring the Newcastle goalkeeper on for Jasper Cillessen in extra-time was ultimately proved right after he became the shootout hero. Tim Krul came on as a substitute in the final minute of extra time and then saved two penalties in a 4-3 shootout victory over Costa Rica.
FIFA has said that it is investigation the tackle on Brazilian football ace Neymar, which saw the striker ruled out of the rest of the World Cup.
Neymar fractured a vertebra in his spine during Brazil's 2-1 quarterfinal win over Colombia after being kneed by Juan Zuniga on Friday.
According to Sport24, FIFA said that it is studying the footage of the aerial challenge from Zuniga that injured Neymar's back.
FIFA Spokesperson Delia Fischer said that the governing body's Disciplinary Committee is analysing all the elements provided, the videos and the match reports, and would decide whether or not to take action.
Zuniga was rapidly being cast as Brazil's public enemy number one on Saturday but the defender insists that he had not sought to hurt Neymar in the tackle.
However, Zuniga's protests failed to impress Brazilian legend Ronaldo, who accused the Colombian of a violent attack saying that he believed there was an intention to hurt by the player.
Di Maria out of WC after suffering muscle tear in thigh: Report
Argentina's Angel Di Maria is reportedly out of the FIFA World Cup after suffering a muscle tear in his thigh during his side's 1-0 victory over Belgium.
The Real Madrid midfielder limped out of Argentina's quarterfinal clash against Belgium after just half an hour.
According to The Mirror, speculations are rife that Di Maria has been ruled out of the remained of the tournament with a muscle tear in his right thigh.
Di Maria's injury is reportedly not sever but is serious enough to keep the midfielder out for a week at least.
Before he departed the field in Brasilia Di Maria set Argentina on their way to reach the World Cup semifinals helping set up Gonzalo Higuain's eighth minute opener.