For a long time, the Portuguese soccer world regarded Crow as a "lone hero", but this year's Euro eight, the slumping star, it is thanks to a group of "magical teammates" to help. In the round of 16 against Slovenia's key battle, Crow continuous missed opportunities, and even entertained the opponent in the penalty shootout. During the game, he lost control of his emotions and burst into tears. But in the end, he completed his redemption with a key penalty kick. Meanwhile, Diogo Costa, the goalkeeper, made three consecutive saves, and Crow's face finally blossomed into a smile of happiness and drama.
The 39-year-old Crow has embarked on his sixth Europa League campaign. In the first three group games of the cup, he was repeatedly waterlooed, with seven shots on goal going begging. Oliveira came close to earning his team a penalty late in the game with a solo half-volley, but ultimately failed to convert it into a goal. To date, he has had a whopping 20 attacks in the Cup, with eight of those shots hitting the target, both of which are the most in the Cup, yet he has never been able to convert a goal. It is worth mentioning that two years ago in the World Cup, C Luo 8 consecutive international games particles, into a personal career in the longest goal drought.
After the penalty shootout, Crow excitedly hugged his teammates and comforted them, a scene that touched countless fans. But soon, he adjusted his emotions, in the final penalty kicks, he stepped forward for the team to take the first penalty kick, accurate ball into the corner of the dead, and finally breathed a sigh of relief. He apologized to the fans with both hands and apologized for his "sins". And when Diogo Costa made three consecutive successful saves to help Portugal advance, Crow finally revealed his trademark smile.
After the match, Crowe said, "From the initial sadness to the joy at the end, it's all what soccer brings us. The Slovenian team was strong, but we ended up advancing with our efforts because we were stronger and we deserved this victory." Leader Marcelo Martins also said, "Crowe lost the penalty shootout, but his first shot was crucial. This victory belongs to the whole team, and Crowe's performance as captain proved that even in adversity, he does not give up on the soccer pitch."
