Roberto Mancini couldn't bear to watch as his team lost the penalty shoot-out to South Korea in the Asian Cup, crushing his hopes of advancing to the quarter-finals of the tournament.
The former Manchester City manager had his sights set on a victory after a tense 1-1 draw that extended into extra time. The high drama continued in the penalty shoot-out
Korean goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo became the hero, saving penalties from Sami Al-Najei and Abdulrahman Ghareeb. The turning point led to Mancini's visible frustration as he walked down the tunnel, signalling the end of Saudi Artabia's journey in the tournament.
After the game, Mancini explained his decision to leave before the end: "South Korea had two chances to seal the win in the last two kicks, so I left."
