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'With the young lad Parrott, I played a little bit with his head': Tim Krul says mind games were to thank for his penalty heroics in Norwich's FA Cup shootout win over Tottenham

Daily Mail | March 5, 2020

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Norwich goalkeeper Tim Krul has revealed the secrets of how he toppled Tottenham in the FA Cup and messed with the mind of teenager Troy Parrott.

Krul saved penalties from Parrott and Gedson Fernandes as Wednesday's fifth round tie at White Hart Lane was settled in a shoot-out after a 1-1 draw.

Erik Lamela also missed as Spurs lost the psychological battle against a goalkeeper with a reputation as an expert amid the pressure of a shootout situation.

Tim Krul was the hero as Norwich beat Spurs on penalties to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals
Krul says he played some mind games on Spurs youngster Troy Parrott before he stepped up

'I look at the player,' said Krul.

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