Earlier in the day The Netherlands defeated Mexico by coming back to win the game 2-1 . Giovani Dos Santos scored the first goal of the match but Netherlands rallied back by scoring the equalizer through Wesley Sneijder who scored with a sweet strike . The Netherlands completed the comeback by scoring a penalty through Klaas Jan Huntelaar. The penalty was won under controversial circumstances since it appeared Rafa Marquez's tackle on Robben was soft but the referee decided to award the penalty to The Netherlands which was dispatched by the nerveless Klass Jan Huntelaar.
Costa Rica continued their impressive form by defeating Greece through penalties . After 90 minutes the match was tied 1-1 but Costa Rica won the ensuing penalty kicks 5-3. Bryan Ruiz gave Costa Rica the lead after striking a sweet low drive but Greece equalised late through Borussia Dortmund's Sokratis Papastathopoulos after he connected with a rebound . Keylor Navas was the hero for Costa Rica as he saved Theofani Gekas penalty which paved the way for their victory . Costa Rica will now meet The Netherlands in the quarter final stage which is on 5th July, 2014.
It's quite unfortunate that Mexico had to be knocked out in the round of 16. I honestly enjoy their style of play and the team spirit. The coach alone is an inspiration and the goalkeeper.... *sigh* :). I wish they had met with either Costa Rica or Greece instead. The Dutch Netherlands were obviously the favorites and that obviously came to bare in some of the decisions of the referee. All the same, big kudos to the Mexican team... Really proud of them. Favorite player - Goalkeeper - OCHOA!! :* :*
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