Euro 2024 Round of 16 was a thrilling battle at the Stade Frankfurt, with world No.6-ranked Portugal facing Slovenia in 57th. In this suspenseful match, the Portuguese team relied on the magical performance of goalkeeper Costa to eliminate Slovenia 3-0 in a penalty shootout and successfully advanced to the quarterfinals.
Portugal showed a clear dominance of possession in the game, especially in the first half, when they frequently threatened, but Cristiano Ronaldo and B Fee's multiple shots failed to hit the target, causing fans to sweat for them for a while.
In the second half, the game was still tense, Cristiano Ronaldo failed to win many good chances, and Slovenia's goalkeeper Oblak performed well, saving many threatening balls in a row to keep the Slovenian team invincible.
Going into extra-time, the scene was even more tense, and although Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded a penalty in the first half of extra time, his shot was saved by Oblak brilliantly, making the situation even more confusing. In the second half of extra time, the two sides were still indistinguishable, and the game fell into a stalemate, unable to decide the winner, and the winner could only be determined through penalty shootouts.
Going into extra time, the scene was even more tense. Although Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded a penalty in first-half extra-time, his shot was brilliantly saved by Oblak, adding to the confusion. This scene immediately sparked heated discussions and discussions among fans.
Some fans wrote on social platforms: "Ronaldo's penalty was saved, it's a pity! I thought it would be a goal. The comment was quickly echoed by other fans, who expressed regret for Ronaldo's missed penalty but also thought Oblak's save was too good.
Other fans were discussing the uncertainty of the penalty shoot-out. "The extra time is over, and I still don't know who will win, so I can only rely on penalty shootouts." One fan spoke in the WeChat group, and his words immediately resonated with other fans, who were discussing the possibility and impact of the next penalty shootout.
At the start of extra-time in the second half, the atmosphere on the pitch was even more tense. The fitness of the players on both sides has been stretched to the limit, and every transition between attack and defense is fraught with uncertainty. A fan wrote in the circle of friends: "Watching the game, my heart is about to beat out! Let's hope Portugal can withstand the pressure and get the win. "This genuine emotion reflects the nervousness and anticipation of the fans at key moments.
The penalty shootout made the fans' hearts beat faster. Every penalty kick touches the hearts of countless people. When Costa saved Slovenia's penalty three times in a row, the cheers of the fans were deafening. One fan excitedly commented: "Costa is amazing! All three penalties were saved, it's a god! ”
Netizens have expressed their opinions on Costa's performance. Some netizens wrote on social media: "Mrs. Costa is so good! All three penalties were saved, and he was the goalkeeper of Portugal! The comment immediately sparked a heated debate among other fans, with many praising his heroic performance as one of the key factors in Portugal's progress.
Other fans joked: "Costa is like an iron bucket today, and he is a god!" The humorous language immediately lightened the mood, with fans constantly passing on their compliments as they shared GIFs of Costa's penalty saved.
Among the fan base, there are quite a few people who have also expressed deep respect and gratitude for Costa's performance. A fan left a message on Weibo: "At this critical moment, being able to save three penalties in a row requires very good mental quality and technical ability. Costa is the patron saint of Portugal! His words were immediately liked and retweeted by a large number of fans, demonstrating Costa's high status in the hearts of fans.
In addition to the praise, there were also some fans who discussed the technical details of Costa's penalty kick. They felt that Costa had chosen the right direction and timing for every save, a composure and decisiveness that is essential qualities for a top goalkeeper. A fan who identified himself as a goalkeeper commented: "Costa's saving skills are superb and his performance in the penalty shoot-out showed the top quality of the goalkeeper and was a key factor in the team's victory. ”
November 10, 2022 was an extremely special day for the goalkeeper Costa of the Portuguese national team. On this day, his life ushered in a double joy.
In the morning, Costa welcomed the birth of her first child at home. His wife, Katarina, successfully gave birth to a healthy son named Thomas. The news quickly spread on social media, with fans pouring their blessings and joyful emojis in the comment section.
One fan tweeted: "Costa became a father! Congratulations to him and his family, it must have been one of the happiest moments of his life. The tweet immediately sparked retweets and likes from other fans, who were sending their best wishes and best wishes for Costa's newborn.
However, the joy was not yet fully dissipated, and later in the day, Costa received the news that he had been selected for the Portugal squad for the World Cup in Qatar. This means that he will represent his national team in the upcoming World Cup and become a member of the team. The news also spread quickly among fans and the media, sparking heated discussions and anticipation.
On social platforms, some fans commented: "Costa not only welcomed his son, but also was selected for the World Cup squad!" It must have been the most memorable day of his career. Other fans also expressed their joy and excitement at Costa's double joy and thought it was a very special day for him.
Costa himself shared his joy and feelings in an interview: "Being a father is an indescribable blessing, and being selected for the World Cup squad is a coveted honor for every player. I feel extremely honoured and excited, and I will do my best to achieve a good result for the national team in the World Cup." ”
For Costa, this day is not only a milestone in his career, but also an important moment in his family life. His performances on the football pitch and the joy of life have become an indelible part of the fans and his personal memory.
Portugal will face a strong French side for a place in the semi-finals after progressing to the quarter-finals. For Portugal, the win was not only a tough game, but also a victory of team challenge and adversity. After losing in the final round of the group stage, they rotated heavily and the substitutes failed to show the fighting power they deserved, but in the penalty shoot-out, they showed tenacious competitive spirit to earn themselves an important victory.
This game is not only a feast of sports events, but also a manifestation of the spirit of collective struggle. Portugal stepped up in the face of adversity and eventually delivered a shocking victory to the fans thanks to teamwork and Costa's heroics.
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