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Netherlands' goalkeeper Tim Krul makes a save on a shot by Costa Rica's Michael Umana during a penalty shootout in extra time during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Saturday, July 5, 2014. The Netherlands defeated Costa Rica 4-3 in penalties after a 0-0 tie. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

World Cup: Netherlands edges Costa Rica thanks to substitute goalkeeper

By Mike Corder - Associated Press

Costa Rica's Michael Umana runs to goalkeeper Keylor Navas after scoring the winning kick in a penalty shootout at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Costa Rica and Greece at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Sunday, June 29, 2014. Costa Rica won 5-3 on penalties after the match ended 1-1. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

World Cup: Costa Rica into quarterfinals after shootout win over Greece

By Gerald Imray - Associated Press

Costa Rica players greet supporters after the group D World Cup soccer match between Costa Rica and England at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Tuesday, June 24, 2014. Costa Rica has finished first in what many considered the World Cup's toughest group after a 0-0 draw against a second-string England side. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

World Cup: Costa Rica wins group with England draw

By Frank Griffiths - Associated Press

Uruguay's Diego Godin, left, scores the opening goal during the group D World Cup soccer match between Italy and Uruguay at the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, Tuesday, June 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

World Cup: Uruguay tastes success after late goal beats Italy

By Andrew Dampf - Associated Press

World Cup: Costa Rica advances with 1-0 win over Italy

By Andrew Dampf - Associated Press

Italy's Mario Balotelli runs during a team training session in Mangaratiba, Brazil, Wednesday, June 18, 2014. Italy plays in group D at the 2014 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Mario Balotelli: I don’t want stardom, just the World Cup

By Andrew Dampf - Associated Press

Italy's Mario Balotelli (9) celebrates with Italy's Marco Verratti (23) after Balotelli scored his side's second goal during the group D World Cup soccer match between England and Italy at the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil, Saturday, June 14, 2014.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

World Cup: Mario Balotelli provides margin as Italy tops England

By Chris Lehourites - Associated Press

Uruguay's Edinson Cavani (21) kicks a penalty shot to score his side's first goal during the group D World Cup soccer match between Uruguay and Costa Rica at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, Saturday, June 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

World Cup: Uruguay leads 1-0 over Costa Rica at halftime

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Costa Rica coach Pinto is a student of the game

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5 Costa Rica players to watch at the World Cup

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Italy, England and Uruguay lead group of champions

By ANDREW DAMPF - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 7, 2013, file photo, Costa Rica's Alvaro Saborio, right, and Honduras' Victor Bernardez vie for the ball during a World Cup qualifying soccer match in San Jose, Costa Rica. Saborio will miss the World Cup after a breaking a bone in his right foot. Ticos coach Jorge Luis Pinto told a news conference that Saborio was injured during a training session Thursday, May 29, 2014. Team physician Dr. Alejandro Ramirez says the 32-year-old Real Salt Lake forward has a broken metatarsal and will need to keep his foot immobile for at least a month. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo, File)

Costa Rica hopes defense can hold up in World Cup

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CONCACAF Champions League completes draw

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University of California President Janet Napolitano speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Mexico City, Wednesday May 21, 2014. The former U.S. secretary of homeland security says political calls for more walls and policing at the U.S.-Mexico border is a &quot;straw man&quot; designed to defeat immigration reform. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)

Mexico, US seek to boost student exchanges

By E. EDUARDO CASTILLO - Associated Press

Pa. graduate’s quest becomes a career

By CHRISTINA TATU - Associated Press

Costa Rica names 30-man preliminary team

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FILE - In this June 16, 2013, file photo, Italy's Andrea Pirlo celebrates scoring the opening goal during the soccer Confederations Cup group A match between Mexico and Italy at Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. If the Azzurri are going to match host Brazil with their record-tying fifth title, they will have to perform at their best. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana, File)

Italy, England and Uruguay lead group of champions

By ANDREW DAMPF - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2013, file photo, Costa Rica's coach Jorge Luis Pinto, from Colombia, gestures during a 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Panama in Panama City. The Costa Rican squad will face Uruguay, England and Italy in the northeastern Brazilian city of Fortaleza. (AP Photo/Arnulfo Franco, File)

Costa Rica coach Pinto is a student of the game

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FILE - In this June 7, 2013, file photo, Honduras' Jerry Bengtson misses a chance to score against Costa Rica's goalkeeper Keilor Navas during a 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match in San Jose, Costa Rica. The Costa Rican squad will face Uruguay, England and Italy in the northeastern city of Fortaleza. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo, File)

5 Costa Rica players to watch at the World Cup

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FILE - In this March 22, 2013, file photo, Costa Rica forward Alvaro Saborio (9) and United States defender Clarence Goodson (21) go after the ball during the second half of a World Cup qualifier soccer match in Commerce City. The Costa Rican squad will face Uruguay, England and Italy in the northeastern city of Fortaleza. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Costa Rica hopes defense can hold up in World Cup

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