Cristiano Ronaldo almost had a nightmare after missing a penalty in extra time, but Diogo Costa saved three spot kicks to help Portugal beat Slovenia and advance to the quarter-finals.
Euro 2024, Round of 16, Group F leaders Portugal meet Group C third-placed Slovenia at the Frankfurt Arena in Germany. Monday 1 July 2024
Portugal, led by coach Roberto Martinez, returned to using their talented players again after they were given a rest in the previous match. Using Cristiano Ronaldo as a striker, and attacking alongside Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes and Rafael Leao.
As for Slovenia, there is also Jan Oblak, the Atletico Madrid goalkeeper. He stands in the post as usual. The attacking duo is Andraz Sporar, working alongside Benjamin Zisko.
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Start the first half of the game and Portugal continued to dominate the attacking game as expected. The Slovenian section came down and defended strongly. It makes even General Foi Thong have the chance to score many goals. But the goal is still not clear, as the first 45 minutes ended in a 0-0 draw.
In the second half, Ronaldo continued to take free kicks as usual, a total of 4 times in this match. But he still shot outside the goal. He went to save Oblak and the Slovenian goalkeeper could do nothing after 90 minutes of the match. Let's continue fighting in extra time.
Portugal had a chance to take the lead from the penalty spot in the 105th minute when substitute Diogo Jota was brought down in the box, but Ronaldo's shot was saved by Oblak.
115th minute: Slovenia almost got a knockout when Pepe made a mistake, sending Zesco running and getting into a duel with Costa. But the Leipzig striker's shot didn't get past the Portuguese goalkeeper's hands.
Completed 120 minutes without scoring. He should go to determine the first penalty shootout at Euro 2024 and it is Costa. Those showing super saving form defended as many as 3 penalty points, while the Portuguese team did not miss a shot, including Ronaldo, who was able to compensate for it, and Bruno and Bernardo. Portugal defeated Slovenia on penalties and qualified for the quarter-finals to face France.
List of players from both teams
Portugal (4-3-3): Diogo Costa, Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Pepe, Nuno Mendes, Bruno Fernandes, Joao Palhinha, V
Slovenia (4-4-2): Jan Oblak; San Karnisnik, Vanja Derkosic, Jaka Puhl, Yuri Palkovic, Petar Stojanovic, Adam Gnezda Sherin, Timi Max Ilsnik, Jan Mlakar, Anders Sporar, Benjamin Sisko