UEFA Europa League - Costa penalty shootout - Zero goal opponent Portugal advances to the quarter finals
On July 2, 2024, in the knockout stage round of the European Championship, Portugal faced Slovenia. In the first half, Cristiano Ronaldo took a free kick to create a threat, but in the second half, Cesc almost scored. Ronaldo missed the final goal in the final moments, and the two sides drew 0-0 in regular time. In the first half of extra time, Jota made a mistake, but Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty was saved by Oblak. In the second half of extra time, Pepe made a fatal mistake, and Cesc had a single chance to be saved by the goalkeeper. In the penalty shootout, Costa saved three consecutive penalties from his opponents, and ultimately Portugal defeated Slovenia 3-0 to advance to the quarter finals, competing with France for a spot in the quarter finals.
In the 4th minute, Portugal made a cross from the right and Leo almost scored from the center. In the 34th minute, Cristiano Ronaldo took a free kick and directly scored a goal slightly above the crossbar. In the 45th+2nd minute, the low shot from the top of the Palinia arc rubbed against the pillar and crossed the baseline.
In the 55th minute, Cristiano Ronaldo's free kick was saved by Oblak. In the 62nd minute, Cesc used his speed to eat Pepe raw, but his final shot missed the post. In the 89th minute, Cristiano Ronaldo received an excellent opportunity with a straight pass from Jota, but a small angle shot was blocked by the goalkeeper.
In the 108th minute, Portugal set the ball into the penalty area and Oblak lifted it out of the line. In the 105th minute, Jota broke through to create a penalty, and Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty was saved by Oblak. In the 115th minute, Pepe made a mistake, and Cesc's excellent single shot opportunity was resolved by Costa's divine bravery.
In the final penalty shootout, Slovenia's first three rounds of penalties were all saved by Costa, while Portugal hit all of them. In the end, Portugal eliminated Slovenia 3-0 and advanced to the quarter finals of the European Championship.
