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On the stage of the 1/8 finals of Euro 2024, the matchup between Portugal and Slovenia is like a thrilling football drama.
Who would have thought that this game would become a unique chapter in the history of football because of the penalty.
Penalty nightmare: Cristiano Ronaldo's Euro Waterloo
When the first half of extra time came, all eyes were on Cristiano Ronaldo, the football superstar who stood in front of the penalty spot with the expectations of countless fans.
Fate seems to have played a cruel joke at this moment.
Cristiano Ronaldo's shot was ruthlessly denied by Slovenian goalkeeper Oblak.
This scene shocked countless people.
This is not only the second time in the history of the European Championship that Ronaldo has missed a penalty in a non-penalty shootout, but also made him "unfortunately" the first player in the history of the European Championship to miss two penalties.
Think of Cristiano Ronaldo's glorious record in the past, he has always been like a king on the field, and there are countless moments to turn the tide.
But this time, he "stumbled" at a critical moment.
This can't help but make people think, is it too much pressure? Or is it not in good shape? Or was Oblak too brave?
Take the past games as an example, Ronaldo can always rely on his super psychological quality and superb ball skills at critical moments to lock in the victory for the team.
For example, in [specific match name], in the face of the opponent's tight defense, Ronaldo scored a key goal in the last minutes of the game to help the team successfully turn around.
But this time, he failed to continue such a legend.
The penalty taken by Cristiano Ronaldo was like a boulder thrown into the lake, which instantly stirred up a thousand waves.
Not only did Portugal miss a great opportunity to take the lead, but it also left an indelible shadow on his career.
Another penalty conceded: Jota's frustration and Cristiano Ronaldo's pressure
The game continued, and the tension intensified.
Just when everyone was still feeling sorry for Ronaldo's missed penalty, there was another dramatic scene on the field.
Jota went down in the box and the referee awarded a decisive penalty.
This time, it was still Cristiano Ronaldo standing in front of the penalty spot.
At this moment, Ronaldo must have mixed feelings in his heart.
He is well aware of the importance of this penalty for the team and the huge pressure he is carrying.
Fate played a joke on him again, and Oblak managed to save Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty again.
This scene plunged the entire arena into a dead silence.
Ronaldo's face was full of loss and helplessness, and his teammates also showed expressions of disbelief.
Jota, the player who had hoped that the penalty would bring a turnaround for the team, could only silently accept this harsh reality at the moment.
It is extremely rare to miss two penalties in a row in football.
It's a huge blow to any player.
Cristiano Ronaldo's two missed penalties undoubtedly put the Portuguese team in an extremely passive situation.
Let's recall other similar situations where [in a game] a player had a complete mental breakdown after missing a penalty, which led to an erratic performance in the subsequent matches.
But Ronaldo is Ronaldo after all, and he has a strong heart and an unyielding fighting spirit.
It's just that this setback, can he really easily overcome?
Penalty shootout: Portugal's Jedi counterattack vs. Costa's heroic moment
The 90-minute regular time was like a white horse passing through a gap, but it didn't decide.
The players ran hard and fought fiercely on the green field, and every pass, every shot, carried the hope of the team and the expectations of the fans.
As the minutes ticked by, the numbers on the scoreboard stubbornly refused to change.
The 30-minute extra time was supposed to be a crucial moment to break the deadlock.
The players' stamina was draining, sweat soaking through their jerseys, but the desire to win was getting hotter.
But fate seemed to play a joke on everyone at this moment, and the whistle blew at the end of extra time, and the two sides were still deadlocked.
At this time, the atmosphere at the scene was extremely tense.
Every fan of the Portuguese team has a heart in his throat.
They are deeply worried about the future of the team, as if they are in a dark place, and there is no glimmer of hope.
In this seemingly desperate moment, a man stepped forward, like a light in the darkness, illuminating the path of the Portuguese team.
He is goalkeeper Costa!
Costa, the door god, seems to have been endowed with miraculous powers by God.
He stood in front of the goal, tall and determined, like an impregnable defence.
Time and again, the Slovenian players rushed to the goal with resolute determination, and the flying football was like a cannonball with a flaming fire.
But Costa, he is not in a hurry, he responds calmly, he can accurately judge the direction of the ball every time, and react quickly.
His hands, as if possessing magical powers, turned away the menacing penalty again and again.
Can you imagine what that would be like? The scorer of the Slovenian team was full of thought that he would be able to score the goal with this kick, but Costa used his agile skills and accurate judgment to dash the opponent's hopes in an instant.
Each successful save sparked thunderous cheers from the Portuguese fans, while the Slovenian fans sighed.
In the end, the Portuguese team relied on Costa's heroic performance to defeat the Slovenian team in the penalty shootout with a score of 3:0, like a sharp sword, and successfully qualified.
Costa's biggest contributor to this victory is undoubtedly the biggest contributor.
With his own hands, he guarded the glory of the Portuguese team and defended the dignity of the team.
He is like a majestic mountain, no matter how the wind and rain rage, it will not fall.
And Cristiano Ronaldo, the superstar of football, deserves praise for his fighting spirit despite his penalty setbacks.
In the game, Ronaldo is like a fierce lion, running tirelessly and scrambling.
Every time he attacked, he gave it his all; Every time he defended, he gave it his all.
His eyes always burned with a desire for victory.
Some people may say, Ronaldo didn't score a penalty this time, is he not in good shape? But I would say that's the beauty of football.
No one can always have smooth sailing, not even a superstar like Cristiano Ronaldo.
But it is precisely in the face of setbacks that he shows perseverance that is even more admirable.
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