Portugal's match against Slovenia was truly terrifying! In the end, Portugal eliminated Slovenia 3-0 on penalties, and it was a game that was full of ups and downs.
Cristiano Ronaldo, a football superstar, experienced all kinds of emotional ups and downs in the game, and he burst into tears after missing a penalty, which was really loving and distressing.
At the beginning of the game, the two teams were like two tigers descending the mountain, full of state and momentum.
Cristiano Ronaldo had another free-kick chance in the first half, and the ball flew like a wild horse chasing the wind, and it almost got into the goal, but it went slightly over the crossbar, which really made everyone sweat.
Over the course of the match, Portugal and Slovenia combined for 18 shots, only four of which were on target, as if the shooters on both sides were wasting more chances than the other.
Little by little, the game dragged on to overtime.
In the 105th minute, Jota on the Portuguese side suddenly burst into the penalty area and was brought down by the opposing defender, and the referee decisively gave a penalty.
The whole court was instantly quiet, and Ronaldo slowly walked to the penalty spot, and the atmosphere was so tense that even the air froze.
He took a deep breath and shot steadily, but who would have thought that Slovenian goalkeeper Oblak was possessed by a god and saved the penalty.
At this moment, Ronaldo's handsome face was full of pain and helplessness, his tears could no longer be controlled, and the sad atmosphere that swept the audience spread like a flood, and even Ronaldo's mother in the stands was full of tears.
Even if it is as strong as Cristiano Ronaldo, there are times when he falls.
However, our Portuguese warriors were not defeated by this sudden turn of events.
In overtime, the two sides were still deadlocked, and at that time, I really couldn't even watch it.
Finally, the game went to penalties.
It was the first penalty shoot-out of the European Championship and the hearts of the fans were beating to their throats.
The first to come out was Cristiano Ronaldo, who had just missed a penalty, and at this moment he was once again on the 12-yard line.
Cristiano Ronaldo looked unusually calm in the face of goalkeeper Oblak, and this time he did not disappoint the fans again, and a perfect shot hit was secure.
And at this time, Portugal's goalkeeper Diogo Costa also fell from the sky like a hero.
He made three consecutive saves to save Slovenia's Ilicic, Barkovic and Welbic penalties, and the cheers were deafening.
The whole process is simply watching a thrilling blockbuster, the script doesn't dare to write like this, and in the end, Portugal won 3-0 and successfully advanced!
Let's talk about France's match against Belgium.
France narrowly beat Belgium 1-0, and it was a worrying match.
In the first half, France's Tchouameni, Griezmann and Rabiot each received yellow cards, and the scene was full of gunpowder.
In the second half, French goalkeeper Maignan saved a dangerous shot from Romelu Lukaku like a super-heroic defender.
The real decision of the game was in the 85th minute, when substitute Muani shot and the ball hit the leg of Belgium's Vertonghen and refracted into his own goal, which was a victory for the goal. This goal also became the ninth own goal of this European Cup, and there are more own goals than goals, and I have to say that this cup is really wonderful.
Although the French team has many big-name attackers in the game, such as Mbappe, Griezmann, Thuram Jr., Dembele, Koeman, Barcorra, Muani and Giroud, the total value of the team's forward line is as high as 478 million euros, but their attack is as inefficient as ever, which is indistinguishable from England.
It also became France's third clean sheet at the tournament and the first team in the world to reach the quarter-finals without scoring in their first four games at the tournament.
Veterans such as N'Golo Kante in central midfield continued to perform steadily, and right-back Jules Kounde was also voted Man of the Match.
Belgium is even more poignant.
The former golden generation of Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, Thibaut Courtois and Romelu Lukaku have not reached a final in six major tournaments in the past decade, and their best result is only a third place in the 2018 World Cup.
It seems that this tournament will stop here again, the golden generation is getting old, the European Red Devils have no successor, and the youth of a generation is over.
After the game, Cristiano Ronaldo was interviewed, and he said with tears in his eyes: "There is no doubt that this is my last European Cup.
But that's not what drives me, what drives me from everything about football, from the passion of the game, from the passion of the fans, with my family, their affection for me, from my team-mates, not because I'm leaving football.
As soon as he said this, those loyal fans couldn't sit still, and their hearts were mixed, as if they saw their idol leaving the stage, but they couldn't help but be happy for him.
This kind of parting emotion is really emotional.
Ronaldo also said of the missed penalty: "It's football, from the eighth minute to the 80th minute, anything can happen, I haven't missed a penalty once in a year, but today Oblak made a great save.
It was a sad and joyful time, but the most important thing was that the team qualified.
Congratulations to the whole team, especially the goalkeeper who saved three penalties.
Speaking of which, everyone praised Ronaldo's honesty and responsibility.
Cristiano Ronaldo also recalled the tears that spilled after missing the penalty: "The strongest people also have vulnerable moments, and I was disappointed and sad because the team needed that goal and I couldn't do it.
His resolute face revealed a trace of regret and helplessness, but more of a firm belief in the future.
In an interview, Ronaldo also said: "I want to be the first to score, I have to take responsibility, I can't be afraid, I'm never afraid to face things.
Sometimes I can do it, sometimes I can't, but I'll never give up.
These words once again won the applause of countless fans, and his firmness and courage inspired countless people.
The match between France and Belgium, I think, was more of a "less glamorous but dramatic" feeling.
Although France have a luxurious forward lineup, their attack is still as useless as iron, and this inefficient attack really makes fans sweat.
This also illustrates the unpredictability of football and the fact that own-goals are part of the game, and even if you are capable, a small mistake can affect the whole game.
The match between Portugal and Slovenia showed everyone the pressure and responsibility of Ronaldo as the soul of the team.
Although he missed the penalty, he was the first to stand up in the penalty shootout and scored it steadily, and the courage to take responsibility is really admirable.
And Diogo Costa's god-like performance also contributed to the team's victory.
These two games are really amazing and delightful, and my heart is racing.
It's a game like this that is the beauty of football.
In the future, Portugal will compete with France for a place in the semi-finals, and this match is destined to be a matchup like Mars hitting Earth.
Hopefully, Cristiano Ronaldo and his team-mates can continue their magical journey.
As for the French team, I can only say, brothers, hurry up and adjust the offensive tactics, strive to show a better performance in the next games, and stop relying on own goals and luck to advance.
After watching this exciting game, I believe that everyone who likes football will have endless feelings and expectations.
Let's wait and see how the next game plays out.
Football is always full of suspense and surprises, let's witness it together! For the next matches, the fans' expectations are just like seeing the big prizes that are about to be revealed.
This matchup between Portugal and France will be a pinnacle battle between veterans versus new stars, experience versus speed.
Cristiano Ronaldo, the football veteran, is naturally the biggest attraction of the Portuguese team.
On the French team's side, Mbappe is a representative of the younger generation, as fast as lightning and first-class technology.
The clash between the two eras is bound to make fans very enjoyable.
Portugal will not only face a strong attack from France, but also their own psychological challenges.
After the last penalty shootout, the members of the team showed a strong psychological quality, especially Cristiano Ronaldo, who was able to stabilize his mentality after missing the penalty and led the whole team to win the game, this spirit is really incomparable.
We can foresee that in the future games, Ronaldo will still be the most solid pillar, and his resolute eyes and indomitable spirit will definitely infect every teammate and fan.
For France, Deschamps will clearly need to work more on the attacking end.
After four games, only three goals have been scored, and it is necessary to rely on the opponent's own goal to win, is this like a word? As a team with many top attackers, the current situation of the French team is simply jaw-dropping.
Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, Thuram Jr., Dembele, Koeman, each one is a shining name, and what they need is not to play alone, but to work as a team.
A good man with three gangs, this sentence is very appropriate on the football field.
One might think that France were perfect defensively, keeping three clean sheets in four games and the opposition couldn't even touch the back of the net.
But you have to know that football is about scoring goals, it's about scoring goals.
Without offense, no matter how strong the defense is, it will be futile.
Therefore, Deschamps must find a way to activate the attacking line in the next games.
Maybe it's a change of strategy, maybe it's an adjustment of the lineup, and you can't make everyone worry anymore.
On this side, Portugal's defense is also quite good, especially goalkeeper Diogo Costa.
The young goalkeeper's performance in the last game was nothing short of magical, and his triple save was nothing short of a heroic reappearance from the movie.
No matter how good the offensive line is, without a solid defensive line and a magical goalkeeper, it will not be able to achieve the final victory.
Diogo Costa's consistent performances have given Portugal a shot in the arm, and he is an indispensable steel guard at the back.
The fans' feelings for Ronaldo are not only because of his skills, but also because of his spirit of never giving up.
Whether it's every run during the game or every speech after the game, Ronaldo is always able to infect those around him.
Looking at the way he did his best on the court, who could not be moved by him? He said that this would be his last European Cup, and how difficult and unwilling this sentence was.
But it is precisely because of these emotions that fans cherish every minute of him on the field even more.
Looking at the performance of these teams in the game, we can't ignore the coaching staff behind them.
Whether it's France's Didier Deschamps or Portugal's Santos, they are the absolute core of tactical set-up and team management.
Santos, in particular, made a decisive tactical change in the last game against Slovenia, and made decisive tactical changes to win a penalty for the team.
Such vision and judgment are an important guarantee for the team's successful promotion.
After all, the game is cruel, and victory or defeat is often in an instant.
Just like the Belgian team, they obviously have so many quality players, but because of some minor negligence and tactical mistakes, they can only end up in the gloom.
Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku were once a ray of light in the hearts of fans, but their development has not been as bright as everyone had hoped.
It also makes us more aware of the ruthless and unpredictable nature of the game of football.
The outcome of each game does not affect the fans' love for football and their enthusiasm for the team they support.
As Cristiano Ronaldo said, everyone's motivation comes from their passion for football and the support of their fans.
The fans' support for their idol is not only reflected in the results of the game, but more importantly, the consistent companionship and expectation.
Let's look forward to the next games.
Whoever can laugh until who can be the last hero is full of unknowns.
But it's these unknowns and suspense that make football so fascinating.
Regardless of the outcome, we will continue to cheer on our idols and dreams.
After all, the charm of football lies not only in winning or losing, but also in the never-ending passion and dreams.
Continue to pay attention, continue to love, let us witness every wonderful moment of this football feast together.