Portugal Advances to Euro 2024 Quarter-Finals After Dramatic 3-0 Penalties Win Over Slovenia

Jul 1, 2024, 09:45 PM

Portugal advanced to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Slovenia in the Round of 16. The match ended 0-0 after regular and extra time, leading to penalties. Cristiano Ronaldo missed a crucial penalty in extra time, which was saved by Slovenia's Jan Oblak, leaving Ronaldo in tears. However, Portugal's goalkeeper Diogo Costa emerged as the hero by saving three consecutive penalties in the shootout, a first in Euros history. Ronaldo redeemed himself by scoring in the shootout, and Portugal won 3-0 on penalties. Bernardo Silva scored the winning penalty. Portugal will face France in the quarter-finals.