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Penalty shootout! European Championship: Portugal eliminated Slovenia 3-0 to advance to the last eight

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Goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved all three penalties in the dramatic Euro 2024 round of 16 match in Eintracht Frankfurt as Portugal secured a 3-0 victory over a brave Slovenian side in the deciding set.

Penalty shootout! European Championship: Portugal eliminated Slovenia 3-0 to advance to the last eight
Penalty shootout! European Championship: Portugal eliminated Slovenia 3-0 to advance to the last eight

After Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty in extra time, Slovenia drew 0-0 with Portugal.

Penalty shootout! European Championship: Portugal eliminated Slovenia 3-0 to advance to the last eight

Portugal got most of their chances, but they had goalkeeper Diogo Costa to thank him for keeping the ball in a one-on-one battle with Benjamin Sesco in the final stages of extra-time. He then made three more good saves in the deciding game that followed the most dramatic 0-0 draw.

Penalty shootout! European Championship: Portugal eliminated Slovenia 3-0 to advance to the last eight

Costa saved shots from Josep Ilicic, Jure Barkovic and Benjamin Welbic in the shoot-out and despite Portugal's lack of bright spots for most of the game, Costa single-handedly sent his team to the next round.

Penalty shootout! European Championship: Portugal eliminated Slovenia 3-0 to advance to the last eight

In the quarterfinals, Portugal will play against France.

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