In the end, it came down to one kick. The best striker in the tournament against possibly the best goalkeeper in World Cup history. And when that goalkeeper is the legendary Memo Ochoa there's only one way that's going to end, even if you are Robert Lewandowski.
Ochoa's heroic penalty save defined Mexico's 0-0 draw with Poland, a match that had plenty of passion in the stands but little energy on the field.
After seeing Argentina lose earlier on Tuesday, neither side were able to seize control of this game and, ultimately, this group.
There were few chances and even fewer goals, zero to be exact. In a way, it was mission accomplished for both sides as they avoided a defeat that would have likely ended their hopes.
But both teams will also look back and wonder what might have been...