The UEFA European Nations Cup was in full swing on Tuesday when Portugal, one of the last 16 teams, faced Slovenia. Despite the fact that Cristiano Ronaldo missed many chances, including the penalty shootout in extra time, the two teams fought for 120 minutes with an embarrassing score of 0-0. However, in the penalty shootout, Portugal's goalkeeper Diogo Costa played bravely and saved the opponent's shots three times, and finally won 3-0, advancing to the last eight, and will face France for the quarter-finals seat.
At the beginning of the game, Portugal showed a strong desire to attack, the ball possession rate of 70%, but no help Slovenia defense like an iron bucket. C Lang Nadu became the arrow of the attack, Bernardo Silva in the right sent a precise pass, C Lang but with the goal passed by; then, Zuao Cancelo in the bottom line of the right cross, C Lang header but not enough force, by the goalkeeper easy to dissolve.
C Ronaldo, 39, was combative but missed a penalty from a chance he had on 34 minutes, sliding a razor-sharp shot over the wall but over the bar. Just before half-time, Raphael Guerreiro broke down the left and cut back for Zuomario to shoot but went wide of the post. Portugal had zero shots on goal in the first half and the score remained 0-0.
After the break, Portugal went on the offensive, with Zuão Cancelo making a breakthrough to create havoc and Bernardo Silva firing high into the net. 55 minutes later, Cronardo had another penalty kick opportunity and blasted a heavy shot that was blocked by the wall. 72 minutes later, another long-range shot went over the crossbar. 89 minutes later, Cronardo wedged his way into the penalty area on a counterattack only to be pounced upon by Oliveira Costa, and the scores remained level.
In the extra time, Portugal's speed dropped and the situation was deadlocked. 103 minutes, Diogo Costa was brought down continuously in the middle of the field, the referee pointed to the penalty spot, and Cronardo was parried by Oliveira Costa. During the halftime break, Cronaudo was so emotional that he couldn't hold back his tears and sought consolation from his teammates. 115 minutes later, Portugal's backline made a serious mistake, and Schisgall was faced with a one-two punch, which was deflected by Diogo Costa. Both sides penalty shootout, Portugal 3 shots, plus Diogo Costa 3 consecutive defeats, and finally won 3-0.
