The Agony and the Ecstasy of Penalties in the World Cup The quarterfinals of the World Cup have been filled with drama, but none more so than the thrilling match between Colombia and Switzerland that ended in a penalty shootout.
Colombian fans wept and embraced each other in despair as their team fell short, and it was hard not to feel for them.
The agony of defeat can be overwhelming, especially when it's preceded by a nail biting game that came down to the wire.