How the penalty drama unfolded

The Republic of Ireland lost an agonising penalty shoot-out to Spain in Suwon, after a thrilling 120 minutes of action had failed to separate the sides. Here is how the spot-kick drama unfolded:

ROBBIE KEANE
Ireland's penalty hero in normal time confidently blasts the first penalty into the roof of Iker Casillas' net, giving the Republic the advantage. 1-0

FERNANDO HIERRO
Spain's regular penalty taker is equally confident in beating Shay Given. 1-1.

MATT HOLLAND
The Ipswich midfielder watches in agony as his effort smacks against the bar and rebounds out. 1-1

RUBEN BARAJA
Confidently tucks penalty past Given. 1-2.

DAVID CONNOLLY
Sees spot-kick saved by Casillas, the keeper fending off his central effort. 1-2

JUANFRAN
Drags weak left-footed effort wide of Given's left-hand post. 1-2

KEVIN KILBANE
The Sunderland winger, who wasted a chance to net in normal time when he blasted wide after Harte's penalty had been saved, sees his effort saved by Casillas, diving slightly to his left. 1-2

JUAN CARLOS VALERON
Grazes Given's right-hand post with an effort which would have put Spain through. 1-2

STEVE FINNAN
Fulham defender coolly converts his kick to keep Irish hopes alive. 2-2.

GAIZKA MENDIETA
Takes his time before shooting down the middle of the goal, Given going to his right, to put Spain into quarter-finals. 2-3.

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