In the Round of 16 match between Portugal and Slovenia at Euro 2024, Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty drama unfolded as he missed a crucial spot-kick in extra time. The game ended in a goalless draw, leading to a dramatic penalty shootout where Portugal emerged victorious over Slovenia.
Ronaldo’s penalty was saved by Jan Oblak, reducing him to tears on the field. However, he regained his composure and scored Portugal’s first penalty during the shootout. Diogo Costa, Portugal’s goalkeeper, played a pivotal role by saving all three of Slovenia’s penalties. Bernardo Silva sealed the win for Portugal by converting the fourth penalty.
Despite Ronaldo’s struggles to find the net in this tournament, his team’s victory secured their spot in the quarterfinals against France on July 5th. The match was marked by intense moments, including Costa’s crucial save from Benjamin Šeško and Ronaldo’s emotional journey from disappointment to redemption. Portugal advanced to the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 after defeating Slovenia in a penalty shootout following Cristiano Ronaldo’s missed penalty in extra time.
1 июл 2024
