Wales saw their Euro 2024 dream end in heartbreak after going down to a penalty shootout defeat at the hands of Poland in their play-off final at Cardiff City Stadium.
Neither side could be separated following a nervy 90 minutes of precious little attacking quality, although Ben Davies did have a goal chalked off for offside on the stroke of half-time.
Poland’s Jakub Piotrowski came closest to finding the net in extra-time, but his curling effort whistled just wide. Chris Mepham was sent off shortly before the full-time whistle in extra-time, and penalties duly arrived.
And, after nine successful penalties, Daniel James missed his decisive spot-kick, ending Wales’ hopes of reaching this summer’s final the most in brutal and cruel fashion.
Despite their bravery, defeat not only denies Wales a fourth appearance in five major finals, but will also presumably once again see Rob Page’s future pulled into question. This has, after all, been a disappointing qualifying campaign overall, and the wounds of a disastrous international camp last summer might well be opened up again.
As it happened here.