World Cup Highlights
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The Netherlands overcame Mexico with two late goals yesterday to advance at soccer’s World Cup, where it will play first-time quarterfinalists Costa Rica.
The Dutch got a goal from Wesley Sneijder and a penalty from Klaas Jan Huntelaar in the last few minutes of the second half to eliminate Mexico. Ten-man Costa Rica defeated Greece 5-3 in a penalty shootout to move on after their round-of-16 match was tied 1-1 after 120 minutes of play. The pair will meet July 5 in Salvador, Brazil.