So the Dutchies just scraped it, and the glorious underdogs were just barely pipped, thanks to one man who didn't even play in the actual match at all but was just brought on for the shootout.

So all honour to Newcastle's Tim Krul, the goalkeeper who saved the day for his native country [but not the one where he plays!].

And little honour to any other in the old firm of Robin & Robben Inc, I fear...

SO WELL DONE, COSTA RICA. HOME YOU MUST GO, ALAS: BUT COVERED IN GLORY!

~M~