Hiddink 'living a dream'

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 in the dramatic ending to add the Spaniards to the scalps of Poland, Portugal and Italy.

Joaquin was the only man to miss from the spot as Spain failed to repeat their penalty success over the Republic of Ireland.

‘‘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.

‘‘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.’’