Portugal advances to Euro 2024 Quarters after penalty shootout win

Portugal edged past Slovenia 3-0 on penalties in a dramatic Round of 16 clash on Monday.

The game remained scoreless after extra time, with Cristiano Ronaldo missing a penalty in the 115th minute.

Goalkeeper Diogo Costa emerged as the hero, saving all three Slovenian penalties in the shootout.

Portugal struggles to break down Slovenia defense despite dominating possession, Portugal struggled to create clear opportunities against a well-organized Slovenian defense.

Barcelona loanee João Cancelo impressed with his attacking runs from right-back after the break.

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It was an astonishing dramatic moments in extra time Portugal thought they had a breakthrough when a penalty was awarded for a foul on Diogo Jota just before the extra-time break, but Ronaldo’s spot-kick was saved by Jan Oblak.

Slovenia nearly snatched a late winner through Benjamin Sesko, but Costa made a crucial save to force penalties.

The save hands of Costa shines in shootout Portugal converted all three penalties in the shootout, while Costa denied all three Slovenian attempts to secure a dramatic victory. They will now face France in the quarter-finals.