Portugal defeats Slovenia at the Euro 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo redeemed himself from the spot in a thrilling matchup between Portugal and Slovenia in the Euro 2024 last 16 on Monday, and Portugal's goalie Diogo Costa saved three penalties to secure his team a 3-0 shootout victory.
Ronaldo, a forward for Portugal, sobbed after missing a penalty in the first overtime period of the goalless match in Frankfurt. However, he bounced back to score in the penalty shootout as Portugal narrowly prevailed to set up a thrilling matchup with France in the quarterfinals.
Slovenia fought hard to hold off Portugal, and after Diogo Jota was fouled, Jan Oblak produced an incredible save to keep Ronaldo's penalty out of the goal.
After Jure Balkovec's second-half penalty kick was saved by Costa, Ronaldo planted his kick and thanked the supporters behind the goal for their forgiveness for his missed extra-time opportunity.
Silva won it by sending Oblak the wrong way, and Fernandes converted the penalty. Costa saved three straight penalties from Benjamin Verbic.
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