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Netherlands vs Costa Rica Prediction & Betting Tips - World Cup
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As so often, the Netherlands relied on the explosive Arjen Robben to blow holes in the Mexican defence. Having scored two life-saving goals in the very last minutes of their match against the "Aztecs" (2-1), the "Oranjes" came very close to elimination and will be starting this quarter-final against Costa Rica in an even stronger frame of mind... The Costaricans also had a narrow escape and owe their salvation to their goalie Kelior Navas, who has been fantastic since the start of this World Cup and was once again decisive up to the penalty shoot-out against the Greeks (1-1). For their first participation in a World Cup quarter-final, "Los Ticos" will fancy their chances of catching out the Netherlands. But will they have the mental and physical resources to overcome the men coached by master tactician Van Graal?
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Netherlands - Costa Rica Key Points
- The Dutchmen have won their first four matches in the competition and go into this match with great self-belief just a few days after turning around a seemingly hopeless situation against Mexico.
- The Netherlands sat back and allowed the Mexicans to attack them in the last 16 and only escaped by a miracle. As they are far less worried about Costa Rica as an opponent, the "Oranjes" should finally cut loose again and start playing attacking football.
- Costa Rica were very disappointing in terms of the chances they created against Greece and their qualification was entirely due to the exploits of their goalkeeper Navas.
- The Costaricans finished their match against Greece completely breathless and crippled by cramp. This quarter-final could be one match too many for Jorge Luis Pinto's men.
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Our Netherlands vs Costa Rica Prediction
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