World Cup 2014: Tim Krul, the super sub – in pictures

In one of the most astonishing substitutions in World Cup history, Holland coach Louis van Gaal brought on Tim Krul in the last minute of extra-time in a quarter-final against Costa Rica, specifically for the impending penalty shoot-out. His courageous move paid off as Krul saved twice to send Holland through. Check out more pics from the entire match in our gallery

  • With just 44 seconds of the match remaining, Krul is brought on in place of Jasper Cillessen, who himself had just made an excellent save to deny Costa Rica a winner
    Tim Krul

  • Krul doesn't even get a touch of the ball before the shoot-out begins. He goes the right way for the first two spot-kicks and saves the second from Bryan Ruiz (pictured)Photograph: Rdjan Suki/EPA
    Tim Krul

  • Krul continues to guess right for the third and fourth penalties but can't save them. Next up, it's Michael Umaña's turn for Costa Rica. He has to score else his side are out. Krul, as he has done with all the other penalty takers, plays mind games with him and tells him he knows which way he's going
    Tim Krul

  • Krul plunges to his left (pictured) and pulls off another fine save to put Holland through to the semis
    Tim Krul

  • Holland's players are overjoyed
    Tim Krul

  • Cillessen rushes over to congratulate his team-mate
    Tim Krul

  • It's a remarkable tale, one for which Krul will always be remembered. His team-mates can scarcely believe it's happened
    Tim Krul

  • And eventually he gets a hug from Van Gaal, who dared to do what no other manager has done before at a major tournament
    Tim Krul
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