In a gripping Euro 2024 Round of 16 match, Portugal and Slovenia were deadlocked at 0-0 after regular time. Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty miss in the 114th minute, saved by Slovenian goalkeeper Jan Oblak, left him in tears. However, Portugal’s Diogo Costa saved Slovenia’s first three penalties in the shootout. Ronaldo scored the first goal, and Portugal secured a 3-0 win, advancing to the quarterfinals against France. Post-match, Ronaldo reflected on the emotional rollercoaster, highlighting the unpredictability of football.
In the Euro Cup Round of 16 match between Portugal and Slovenia, both teams were locked in a stalemate. Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty in extra time, unable to hide his disappointment, and shed tears. According to ESPN, the match between Portugal and Slovenia ended 0-0 in regular time, pushing the game into extra time.
In the 114th minute, Portugal was awarded a penalty, but Ronaldo’s shot was saved by Slovenian goalkeeper Jan Oblak. Fox Sports reported that Ronaldo was visibly emotional. He tried to control his emotions during the break, with teammates comforting him, but he couldn’t hold back his tears once the game resumed.
Fortunately, in the penalty shootout, Portugal’s goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved Slovenia’s first three penalties. Ronaldo regained his composure and scored the first goal for Portugal, followed by successful strikes from his teammates, securing a 3-0 victory for Portugal and a spot in the quarterfinals against France.
Ronaldo: This Is Football
Ronaldo turned his sorrow into joy and said in a post-match interview, “The initial sadness turned into joy at the end. This is football. Moments, indescribable moments.” Reflecting on his missed penalty, Ronaldo commented, “A direct shot to put the team ahead, I didn’t make it. Oblak made a great save. I need to review the penalty, I don’t know if it was good or bad, but I didn’t miss once all year, and when I needed it the most, Oblak saved it.”
Portugal’s national football team coach Roberto Martinez praised Ronaldo. He said, “He (Ronaldo) is our role model. The emotions after missing the penalty were incredible. With his career and achievements, he doesn’t need to worry so much.” Martinez added, “After missing the penalty, he was the first to take a penalty in the shootout. I knew he had to be first, leading us to victory. His reaction is a role model, and we are proud of him.”
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