France Beat Portugal in Euro 2024 Quarterfinal Penalty Shootout
Portugal Knocked Out After Joao Felix Misses Penalty
France booked their place into the semi-finals of Euro 2024 with a penalty shoot-out win over Portugal. The match ended 0-0 after extra time, with France winning 5-3 on penalties. Joao Felix missed the decisive penalty for Portugal, sending France through to the next round.
Portugal had the better chances in the first half, with Cristiano Ronaldo hitting the post and Bernardo Silva forcing a good save from Hugo Lloris. France improved after the break, but neither side could find a breakthrough in normal time.
Extra time was equally as tense, with both teams having chances to win the game. However, it was France who held their nerve in the penalty shootout, with Kylian Mbappe scoring the winning penalty.
France will now face Spain in the semi-finals, while Portugal are knocked out of the tournament.
Stats from the match:
- Portugal had more possession (55%)
- France had more shots (15 to 10)
- Portugal had more corners (6 to 3)
- France had more fouls (12 to 9)
History between the two teams:
This was the 12th meeting between France and Portugal in a major tournament. France have now won six of those meetings, while Portugal have won four. The two teams drew twice.
What's next?
France will now face Spain in the semi-finals on Thursday, June 29. Portugal are knocked out of the tournament.
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