This page is now closed. Thank you for joining us. Here are the highlights from Portugal's penalty shootout win over Slovenia in the Euro 2024 Round of 16 on Monday, July 1st:
--- Match Recap
Goodbye for Now
Thank you for following our live coverage of Portugal vs. Slovenia at Euro 2024. Roberto Martinez’s men faced a tough challenge but secured a spot in the quarterfinals. Portugal joins France, Germany, Spain, England, and Switzerland in the last eight. Tomorrow, we’ll find out the final two teams as Romania faces the Netherlands and Austria takes on Turkey. For now, goodbye from Adam Hancock.
---Portugal Returns to the Quarterfinals
Friday’s match will mark Portugal’s first Euro quarterfinal appearance since their 2016 victory, where they defeated France in the final. They aim to repeat history and deliver another blow to Les Bleus.
---France Awaits Portugal
Following a dramatic evening in Frankfurt, Portugal must now focus on their upcoming quarterfinal against World Cup runners-up France, who secured a 1-0 win over Belgium. The two teams last met in a 2-2 draw at Euro 2020. The quarterfinal kicks off at 9pm local time (19:00 GMT) on Friday.
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Ronaldo’s Redemption
Cristiano Ronaldo was a central figure throughout the night, attempting numerous free kicks and taking a pivotal penalty in extra time. Despite missing the first penalty, he scored in the shootout, helping lead his team to victory.
---Slovenia's Strong Performance
Despite their exit, Slovenia deserves credit for their performance. They created several chances and took Portugal to the limit, but their lack of knockout stage experience showed in the penalty shootout.
Portugal’s Penalty Perfection
Ronaldo, Fernandes, and Bernardo Silva scored for Portugal, while goalkeeper Diego Costa made three crucial saves. The dramatic evening ended with Silva's winning penalty.
Penalty Shootout Summary
1.Ronado Scores
Portugal: O
Slovenia: X
2. Diego Costa Saves Again**
Portugal: O
Slovenia: X X
3.Fernandes Scores
Portugal: O O
Slovenia: X X
4. Diego Costa Saves Another
Portugal: O O O
Slovenia: X X X
5. Silva Wins it for Portugal!
Portugal: O O O
Slovenia: X X X
Bernardo Silva secured Portugal’s place in the quarterfinals with his decisive penalty.
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