Neither France nor Belgium performed well in the group stage, and despite the lavish squads, their performances in the knockout rounds have been questioned. Expectations are high for this match, which is expected to be a well-balanced matchup, with both sides looking to salvage their reputations through this match.
France started the game with a clear dominance on the ball, but their attack failed to pose a real threat to the Belgian defence. N'Golo Kante's consistency in midfield was a key point in France's tactics, while Belgium relied on a solid defensive line to manage a number of attacking threats from France.
The second half remained a stalemate, with both sides playing cautiously and hoping to find counter-attacking opportunities through defence. As the game entered stoppage time, what seemed destined for extra-time took a dramatic turn when France substitute Muani scored an own goal to see France beat Belgium 1-0.
French fans have said that although they have some luck in this game, they also see the potential of the team, and believe that the French team can find offensive firepower in the next game and go all the way to the end. Some netizens commented: "Although France is not crushed by strength in this game, winning is the most important thing, just keep going." ”
Belgium missed the quarterfinals, ending the journey of this European Cup, leaving a lot of regrets and reflections. Belgian fans expressed their disappointment and frustration at the team's performance on social media: "Seeing Muani's own goal, I really had mixed feelings, and I was expecting a better result. Another fan lamented: "Belgium didn't have a good time qualifying, but it seems that we still lack some luck and decisive performance at crucial moments. Their support remains strong, but they are also cautiously looking forward to the games ahead: "Hopefully the next edition will go one step further and solve some of the problems that are obvious now." ”
The match showcased the brutality and unpredictability of the knockout stages of the European Championship, with each team experiencing challenges and tests to varying degrees. The matchup between France and Belgium is not just a match, but also a contest of sportsmanship and the release of fans' emotions.
Portugal qualified for the group stage thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo's superb performances, while Slovenia are known for their solid defence and will be looking to challenge their opponents in the knockout rounds. In this game, Portugal will expect to beat the Slovenian defence through Ronaldo's attacking force.
From the start of the game, Portugal showed control of the game, dominating possession, but their attack was still unable to effectively break down the Slovenian defence. Cristiano Ronaldo and Fernando have been in the spotlight for their performances, but they have failed to contribute to the team's goals.
In the second half, the situation remained deadlocked, with neither side being able to break down the opposition's defence, sending the game into extra-time. In extra-time, Portugal had a chance to win on penalties, but Ronaldo's penalty was saved by Oblak brilliantly, and the game continued to be deadlocked.
In the end, the game went to a penalty shootout, and Portugal goalkeeper Costa played bravely to save Slovenia's first three penalties in a row to win the team. Portugal eliminated Slovenia 3-0 on aggregate to advance to the quarter-finals, where they will continue to battle France for a place in the last four.
Throughout the penalty shoot-out, Costa's performance left the fans amazed. Some netizens commented on social media: "Costa is simply the savior of this game, saving those penalties is too crucial!" Another fan added: "He looked so calm and focused every time he saved a penalty, and he didn't give the opponent any chance at all. ”
Portugal eliminated Slovenia 3-0 on aggregate to advance to the quarter-finals and will continue to battle France for a place in the last four. In this regard, many fans expressed their support and appreciation for the Portuguese team: "Although the game looked a little tense, in the end we won the game thanks to Costa's consistent performance. Some netizens are looking forward to the next showdown with France: "This match between Portugal and France will definitely be exciting, and I look forward to Ronaldo's play to lead the team to move forward!" "They are confident in the future of the Portuguese team and believe that under Ronaldo's leadership, the team can expect to achieve better results.
The match was not only a victory for Portugal, but also a heroic moment for Costa's personal punition, showcasing the brilliance of individual heroism on the football field. Slovenian fans are proud of their performance, although they regretted that they did not qualify: "Slovenia showed tenacious defence and team spirit in this tournament, and although they failed, we are still proud of them. They are confident in their outlook for the future: "Hopefully next time we can go one step further and usher in better results!" ”
Objectively speaking, Ronaldo is in good shape, and if he plays France in the next game, he will still play a defensive battle and drag a penalty to decide, and he is optimistic about Portugal's advancement. Many fans expressed their affirmation and expectation for Ronaldo's performance: "Although Ronaldo failed to score in this game, his performance is still quite stable, and calmness and experience at critical moments are very important." Other netizens believed: "France's defense is really strong, but Ronaldo's form can cause them some problems." ”
In addition, where can I skip the ad and watch the Migu commentary? If I don't want to renew my membership, where else can I watch all the Copa America live? These questions have aroused the resonance and discussion of many netizens. Someone shared his experience and said, "I can skip ads with so-and-so software, which is quite convenient." Someone else shared their experience of watching the game: "I go to a certain platform to watch the America's Cup, the live broadcast is clear and smooth, although it is not free, but it is worth it." In addition, some netizens proposed a new way to watch: "Is there any channel where I can watch the Copa America for free?" Want to save some money. "They have their own considerations and expectations for the viewing experience and cost savings.
These discussions not only reflect fans' concerns about the game and player performance, but also reveal their actual needs and preferences in terms of viewing experience and access to resources. In today's increasingly globalized and multi-platform sports events, fan choices and discussions continue to drive the diversification and progress of viewing methods.
Through the above analysis of the two games, we can see the fierce competition and dramatic turn in the knockout stage of the European Championship, with each team fighting for glory on the pitch and showing tenacious fighting spirit. This game is not only a visual feast for the fans, but also a manifestation of the spirit of football.