Portugal eliminated Slovenia on penalties, and Ronaldo challenged again
On July 2, Beijing time, the 1/8 finals of the European Cup were raging, and a high-profile focus battle came to an end. The favourites Portugal and Slovenia are in a thrilling matchup. After 120 minutes of fierce battle, neither side could find the back of the net in regulation time, and the game was forced into a brutal penalty shoot-out.
In the shoot-out, Portugal goalkeeper Costa put in an astonishing performance, saving Slovenia's first three penalties in quick succession and almost single-handedly pulling his team back from the brink. Portugal also withstood the pressure, hit all three free throws, and finally successfully defeated Slovenia with a score of 3-0 and advanced to the quarterfinals.
In this game, the Portuguese team dominated the field and led the ball possession, but it was always difficult to knock on the iron bucket of the Slovenian team. Cristiano Ronaldo, as the leader of the team, did his best in the game, but unfortunately missed the chance to kill, and even the penalty kick in extra time was saved by the opposing goalkeeper. However, it was these setbacks that made Ronaldo even more hungry for victory, and his fighting spirit on the pitch was admirable.
Some netizens joked: "Ronaldo is playing football like basketball, and he almost scored a penalty." Another netizen retorted: "Don't hack Ronaldo, he is still Portugal's Dinghai Shenpin, but his luck is a little worse." Another group of netizens jokingly said: "It seems that Ronaldo's shooting boots have been forgotten at home, and they have to be found in the next game." ”
As the game progressed, the confrontation between the two sides became more and more intense, and the scene fell into a stalemate for a while. Although the Portuguese team is on the offensive, the Slovenian team is also stubborn in defense and has defused many dangerous situations. The two sides exchanged blanks in regulation time, leaving the suspense of the match to the end.
The thrilling penalty shootout made the fans take their breath away. Costa's magical performance gave Portugal a glimmer of victory, while Slovenia paid a heavy price for their mistakes. The win was a big deal for Portugal, who not only managed to reach the quarter-finals, but also regained their confidence at a crucial moment.
Next, Portugal will take on the favourites France, in what is undoubtedly a Mars-to-Earth matchup. The two teams are of equal strength and have their own strengths, and I believe that this game will definitely collide with fierce sparks.
So far, six places have been selected in the quarterfinals of this European Championship, namely Spain, Germany, Switzerland, England, France and Portugal. These six teams are among the best in today's football, and the matchup between them will undoubtedly bring us an even more exciting visual feast. Let's wait and see, and look forward to the next games to bring us more surprises and touches.