WC 2014 Netherlands v. Costa Rica

[Whatevs]

Telling that Krul went the right away for each penalty – coincidence or just incredibly well prepared?

Given that clearly Van Gaal had him lined up for penalties some time in advance I think it's safe to assume he was very well prepared.

were the players taking penalties regular penalty takers, how many penalties have they taken, is there enough data to be well prepared

[Sanguine]

Beggars the question if a keeper tells you he knows where you prefer to place your penalty, do you change your plan? Obviously not!

[Ouroboros]

were the players taking penalties regular penalty takers, how many penalties have they taken, is there enough data to be well prepared

Yes, 43, yes.

[stealthpapes]

Beggars the question if a keeper tells you he knows where you prefer to place your penalty, do you change your plan? Obviously not!

Take it well, put it high and into the roof of the net, out wide, and you. will. not. miss.

[Sanguine]

Interesting* skew of saves to the (keeper's) left-hand post - presumably as those are side-footed penalties by right-footers?

[YateleyRoyal]

Yep, Krul's done nothing wrong there imo. Cesar was coming about four or five yards off his line against Chile. That's cheating.

Yep, so much this.