Another World Cup, another dose of penalty heartache for England's players and fans.
In a year when we dared to dream, Portugal ended England's hopes in the most cruel of manners.
After an even first hour, England's chances were dealt a harsh blow when Wayne Rooney was sent off for a stamp on Ricardo Carvalho.
But how the Three Lions responded, battling hard to take the game to penalties.
But, as with Euro 96, World Cup 98 and Euro 2004, it was not to be, as the curse of the shoot-out lottery struck again.
Messrs Lampard, Gerrard and Carragher all missed leaving Cristiano Ronaldo to put Portugal into the semi finals.
How cruel this game is.