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Portugal Advances to Euro 2024 Quarter-Finals After Dramatic Penalty Shootout Victory Over Slovenia
Portugal secured a spot in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals with a 3-0 victory in a penalty shootout against Slovenia, following a goalless draw through regular and extra time in Dusseldorf. In a tightly contested match, neither team managed to score during the 120 minutes of play.
Bernardo Silva delivered the decisive penalty, while goalkeeper Diogo Costa was pivotal with three crucial saves during the shootout. Cristiano Ronaldo had a chance to give Portugal the lead in the first half of extra time, but his penalty was saved by Slovenian goalkeeper Jan Oblak, leaving the Portuguese captain visibly emotional.
Portugal will now face France in Hamburg on Friday for a place in the semi-finals.