On July 2, 2024, the 1/8 finals of the European Championship will be played at Deutsche Bank Park in Germany. Portugal and Slovenia battled it out in a tight battle, drawing 0-0 in regulation time and extra time, and finally through a penalty shoot-out, Portugal managed to advance to the quarter-finals.
In the 1/8 finals of the European Cup, Ronaldo's performance once again became the focus of heated discussions among fans. In particular, his free-kick skills in the game made people express their opinions.
"Oh, why is Ronaldo's free kick always a little close!" Andrea, a fan from Lisbon, said with a wry smile. He felt that Ronaldo's penalty did not play at his level in the game. 'He's one of the best players in the world but he didn't score a penalty.
As for Ronaldo's performance, Maria, a fan from Madrid, has a different opinion. 'He's shown his skill and these penalties aren't easy,' she said, 'and I think he's been pretty good from both free-kicks and penalties. ”
In this match, Cristiano Ronaldo was not only in the spotlight for his penalty skills, but also for his continued involvement in the European Championships. He has played 20 European Championships in a row, which is an impressive record.
Pepe's appearance has also become a highlight of this European Championship. As the oldest player to compete at the age of 41, he is widely recognized for his fitness and experience. "Pepe's performance is really amazing!" Andrea, a Lisbon fan, enthused, said, "His experience has helped the Portuguese team a lot. ”
Carlos, a fan from Porto, was also full of praise for Pepe's performance. "Not only is he great on the defensive end, but his leadership on the court is indispensable." "Age is not an issue, Pepe's performance has shown his worth," he said. ”
The first half of the game was full of suspense and tension. In the 8th minute, Leao broke through with the ball in the midfield and successfully distributed the ball to Ronaldo, the main player on the field. However, Ronaldo's stop was slightly too big, and this time the attacking opportunity was missed by the Portuguese team.
As for Leao's technical characteristics, his movement on the left is one of his great characteristics. He excelled on the left flank, often using his pace and agility to break down opposition defences. Rafael Leao's trick was a disguised in-cut shot, a technique that showcased not only his skill but also his keen grasp of the goalscoring opportunity.
Rafael Leao showed great high-speed dribbling ability in the game, and he was able to break through the defence quickly and create a threat. He has a very good sense of the ball and is able to judge the best time to pass or shoot at short notice, which makes him a presence to be reckoned with on the pitch.
Netizens have different opinions and discussions on Leo's technical characteristics. Some netizens believe that Leao's movement on the left is very destructive, and he is often able to break down the opponent's defence through his individual ability to create crucial scoring opportunities for the team. One fan said: "Leao's pace and disguised shots are amazing, every time he gets the ball, I feel like the opposition is shaky. ”
Other netizens paid attention to Leao's dribbling ability and ball sense. One commentator wrote on social media: "Leao is excellent with the ball, he can break through quickly from the flanks and put a lot of pressure on the opposition. And he has a very good sense of the ball and is able to make the right decisions in key moments. ”
However, there are also some netizens who have expressed different opinions on Leo's technical characteristics. One commenter noted: "Rafael Leao's disguised shots are his masterpiece, but sometimes he needs more consistency in his decisions at crucial moments. Hopefully, he will be able to further improve his skills in the future. ”
Overall, Leao showed his strength and potential on the pitch thanks to his excellent technical characteristics. His movement on the left and his disguised shots not only caused problems for opponents, but also made him an important part of the team's attack. As the match progresses, Leao's technical characteristics will undoubtedly continue to be the focus of attention and discussion among fans.
Then, in the 13th minute, Bernardo Silva cut down the right and found Cristiano Ronaldo, the top scorer on the pitch, with a pinpoint cross. Cristiano Ronaldo leaped high and headed the ball wide of the line, failing to break the deadlock.
In the 32nd minute, Portugal launched another threatening attack, and Leao was fouled by an opposing player on the edge of the box, earning Portugal a valuable free-kick opportunity. Cristiano Ronaldo stood not far from the goal, and he calmly took the free-kick, but unfortunately the ball went slightly over the crossbar and failed to send the ball into the opponent's goal, which made the fans sigh.
In the 44th minute, Slovenia counter-attacked, with Sheshko attempting a long-range shot from the right, but Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa held it firmly and failed to pose a real threat.
The atmosphere of the game was more tense in the second half. In the 53rd minute, Cancelo created an important free-kick opportunity in front, Cristiano Ronaldo stood not far from the goal, his shot was full of power, but the opposition goalkeeper Oblak saved brilliantly, preventing Portugal from taking the lead, and the fans at the scene were full of praise for the save.
In the 89th minute, Diogo Jota sent in a pinpoint cross from the left, and the team's top scorer, Cristiano Ronaldo, stood in the box again and tried to shoot with his left foot, but Oblak once again defused the threat and kept the team unbeaten.
Entering the overtime period, the game entered the white-hot phase. In the 104th minute, Jota was fouled by the opposing defender after holding the ball in the penalty area, and the referee decisively awarded a penalty. This time, Cristiano Ronaldo stood on the penalty spot, he calmly faced the opposing goalkeeper Oblak, but the penalty was saved by the latter! Ronaldo lost control of his emotions and burst into tears on the spot, a scene that moved everyone at the scene.
In the penalty shoot-out, Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa performed well, saving three penalties in a row to help Portugal win 4-2 against Slovenia and successfully advance to the quarterfinals.
Portugal starting line-up (4-3-3): Goalkeeper: Diogo Costa; Defenders: Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Pepe, Nuno Mendes; Midfielders: Bruno Fernandez, Palhinha, Vitinha; Forwards: Bernardo Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Leao.
Slovenia starting line-up (4-4-2): Goalkeeper: Oblak; Defenders: Karnicnik, Derkucic, Bjorn, Barkovec; Midfielders: Stojanovic, Cherin, Elshnik, Mlakar; Forwards: Szpollar, Sheshko.
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