Netherlands talisman Arjen Robben expressed pride despite defeat as the Dutch suffered FIFA World Cup semi-final heartache on Wednesday.
Louis van Gaal s men were beaten 4-2 on penalties by Argentina in their last-four clash at the Arena de Sao Paulo, after the match had finished 0-0 following extra time.
Robben, who had a great chance late in normal time blocked by Javier Mascherano, could not hide his despair at missing out on a final against Germany, although he was still proud of his team.
The Bayern Munich attacker also encouraged the 2010 runners-up to focus on their third-place play-off against Brazil on Saturday, rather than another opportunity missed.
I think we should change our mindset quickly, Robben told NOS.
We ve done amazingly well to come this far. Of course, right now I feel disappointment, but we ve done our best.
From the bottom of my heart I can truthfully say you can see how everyone was behind the team. I think we can all be very proud of these players.
Robben converted his penalty in the shoot-out, but Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero stopped efforts from Ron Vlaar and Wesley Sneijder as his team advanced.
