Hiddink celebrates penalty shoot-out

South Korea coach Guus Hiddink was living a dream after his side knocked out Spain in a penalty shoot-out to move into the World Cup semi-finals.

After a goalless two hours of play, it was the co-hosts who held their nerve to win 5-3 on penalties and add the Spaniards to the scalps of Poland, Portugal and Italy.

"I cannot describe how I am feeling. I am so happy for the boys who fought until the end," said former Real Madrid boss Hiddink. "This is a complete dream, even more dreams have come true now."

He added: "The mentality of this team to recover, even when it is getting tougher and tougher is so outrageous and almost without limits. I am so proud of these guys."

After failing to win a World Cup finals match in 14 attempts before this tournament, Korea will now face Germany in the last four.

But Hiddink said: "First we will have a little glass of champagne and then think about the next game.

"We will celebrate a little and then tomorrow is another day."

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