World Cup QF - Netherlands vs Costa Rica

[jts1882]

The Costa Rica players may also have been psyched into thinking he must be good at saving penalties if they make a sub especially. He said he spent the second half extra time reviewing what the Costa Rica players had done before, while obviously the starter had other priorities.

When you think about it, it is not so strange. Players are often substituted because their characteristics are different (better at defending, better at creating, etc.). An extra defender or forward will be brought on to deal with game circumstances and it's not unheard of to bring on an outfield player to take a penalty.

Going further, if a country has a goalkeeper who is good at saving penalties, it might be a good idea to take him as the third keeper.

 

[Jordinho]

Having someone on the bench that has studied the other team and prepared himself psychologically for a shootout can allow the first choice keeper to focus purely on the game. Particularly if one is considered superior to the other at penalties.

 

[scaramanga]

The Costa Rica players may also have been psyched into thinking he must be good at saving penalties if they make a sub especially. He said he spent the second half extra time reviewing what the Costa Rica players had done before, while obviously the starter had other priorities.

When you think about it, it is not so strange. Players are often substituted because their characteristics are different (better at defending, better at creating, etc.). An extra defender or forward will be brought on to deal with game circumstances and it's not unheard of to bring on an outfield player to take a penalty.

Going further, if a country has a goalkeeper who is good at saving penalties, it might be a good idea to take him as the third keeper.

Ironically, the Netherlands squad has a penalty saving specialist as their third keeper - not Krul though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ln2PbDMmbA