Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after failing to capitalize on a goal-scoring opportunity during the Euro 2024 match between Portugal and Slovenia in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday (1/7/2024). (Source: Michael Probst/Associated Press)
DUESSELDORF, KOMPAS.TV – France and Portugal became the latest teams to qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2024 European Cup or Euro 2024, Monday (1/7/2024) or Tuesday (2/7/2024) WIB.
France narrowly beat Belgium 1-0 in the last 16, while Portugal won on penalties against Slovenia.
Playing at the Merkur Spiel-Arena Stadium, Dusseldorf, Germany, France, which was more favored, often showed attacking initiatives against Belgium. However, Kylian Mbappe and his friends found it difficult to penetrate the opponent’s defense.
On the other hand, Jan Vertonghen and friends succeeded in making Blues frustrated throughout the match. Didier Deschamps’ men only managed two shots on target from 20 attempts.
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Belgium’s defense was finally breached thanks to substitute Randal Kolo Muani in the 85th minute. The Paris Saint-Germain striker received the ball in the box and sent a diagonal shot.
Kolo Muani’s shot hit Vertonghen’s knee, causing it to deflect and go into the net. This goal was deemed an own goal by Vertonghen.
Meanwhile, at Deutsche Bank Park Stadium, Frankfurt, Portugal had to go through a penalty shootout to defeat Slovenia. Benjamin Sesko and his friends appeared solid and troubled Portugal.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s drama was in the spotlight in this match after the 39-year-old player missed a number of dangerous chances and failed to execute a penalty.
In extra time, Portugal got a penalty and Ronaldo stepped up to take it. The former Real Madrid player’s shot was saved by Jan Oblak. Ronaldo was seen crying after failing to take the penalty.
Author: Ikhsan Abdul Hakim Editor: Edy-A.-Putra
Source: Kompas TV
