Portugal eliminates Slovenia from the Euro

This Monday, 1st, Portugal It is Slovenia faced each other in the round of 16 of the Euro 2024. In a goalless duel, but with a lot of emotion, missed penalty and tears of Cristiano Ronaldothe spot was decided on penalties. However, with a memorable performance by Diogo Costait was the Portuguese who advanced.

As expected, Portugal started the match putting a lot of pressure on their opponents. Taking advantage of their speed and skill, Rafael Leothe Slovenians demonstrated difficulties in maintaining possession of the ball, but held on to the draw by stopping the Portuguese attempts, or counting on finishing errors.

Cristiano Ronaldo tried to score with his head, finishing first time and even from a free kick, but he didn't even hit the target. oblak in the first half. On the other hand, Slovenia sought some counterattacks on the right side and took advantage of the spaces in the midfield, since the Portuguese team played more advanced. However, the first half ended with the score at zero. Half-time! 0-0.

In the second half, Portugal continued to press and look for opportunities in attack. However, Slovenia was getting the better of the defense, keeping the score tied. In the counterattacks, the Eastern European team posed danger with Seskowho made good plays, but was lacking in finishing.

Despite the attempts of both teams, the score remained tied and the decision went to extra time. Still in the first half, Diogo Jota went up and fell inside the penalty area for the penalty to be awarded. Cristiano Ronaldo took responsibility for the penalty and had his shot saved by Oblak. After the loss, the star was in tears while the game was still in progress. Before the final whistle, Slovenia had a huge chance with Sesko, who had his shot saved by Diogo Costa.

Slovenia opened the scoring with Ilicicwhich saw Diogo Costa save. On the Portuguese side, Cristiano Ronaldo returned to the penalty spot and, this time, he didn't waste it. The Porto goalkeeper saved two more and, at the feet of Bernardo SilvaPortugal advanced to the quarterfinals. Game over!