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Euro 2024 - Portugal 0-0 Slovenia (3-0 on pens): Cristiano Ronaldo's missed penalty redeemed as Portugal advance

Report from Euro 2024 as Portugal set up a quarter-final against France with a penalty shootout win over Slovenia; Cristiano Ronaldo in tears after missing a penalty in extra-time but converts his effort in the shootout as Diogo Costa makes three saves

Nick Wright

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Tuesday 2 July 2024 15:08, UK

Cristiano Ronaldo's tears turned into elation as Portugal beat Slovenia on penalties to reach a Euro 2024 quarter-final against France despite the 39-year-old's missed spot-kick in extra-time.

A sobbing Ronaldo had to be consoled by team-mates after Jan Oblak brilliantly saved his penalty in the 105th minute but, following a gruelling goalless draw, he converted Portugal's first effort in the shootout as goalkeeper Diogo Costa made saves from Josip Ilicic, Jure Balkovec and Benjamin Verbic to send them through.

Costa's heroics allowed Bernardo Silva to convert the winning kick after Bruno Fernandes had also scored, and came after a similarly crucial one-on-one save from Benjamin Sesko deep in extra-time as Slovenia came agonisingly close to an historic upset.

Ronaldo's dramatic night as it happened

8 mins – Ronaldo unsuccessfully appeals for a penalty after being tackled in the Slovenia box from Rafael Leao’s pass.

13 mins – Another frustrated reaction as Bernardo Silva’s cross sails just over his head and Bruno Fernandes can’t quite turn the ball home at the far post.

16 mins – Ronaldo’s second penalty appeal of the evening is rightly waved away by referee Daniele Orsato.

31 mins – Ronaldo lines up his first free-kick of the night and looks to the sky as it flies inches over the bar.

36 mins – Ronaldo is furious after another Silva cross sails just over his head.

39 mins – Ronaldo pulls rank at a free-kick and shoots wide from a crossing position near the left-hand touchline.

55 mins – Another free-kick, this time from a more central position, is powered straight into the arms of Jan Oblak.

72 mins – Ronaldo’s fourth and final free-kick attempt of the night sails harmlessly into the crowd, much to his annoyance.

89 mins – A chance to win it in the penultimate minute of normal time but Ronaldo shoots straight at Oblak from Diogo Jota’s through-ball.

105 mins – Ronaldo’s penalty is saved by Oblak, prompting a tearful reaction from Portugal’s talisman, who has to be consoled during the interval.

120 mins – Ronaldo, still looking haunted by his earlier miss, keeps his cool to find the bottom corner with Portugal’s first spot-kick in the shootout, paving the way for a redemptive victory.

Predictably, though, it was Ronaldo who dominated the encounter. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward was on a mission to open his account at Euro 2024 having blanked in the group stage and cut an emotionally-charged figure from the start.

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His efforts on goal over the course of the 120 minutes, including four unsuccessful free-kicks, all prompted animated reactions but his anger was replaced by devastation after Oblak denied him from the spot shortly before the halfway point of extra-time.

Oblak had also saved from Ronaldo in the 89th minute and the goalkeeper was not the only Slovenia player who shone as the underdogs kept Roberto Martinez's star-studded side at bay for long periods, demonstrating defensive doggedness and occasional flashes of attacking threat at the other end.

For Portugal, it was left to Costa to ensure Ronaldo's redemption, the Porto goalkeeper following up his vital save from Sesko with a hat-trick of stops in the shootout to set up a last-eight tie which will pit Ronaldo against Kylian Mbappe in Hamburg on Friday night.

In pictures: Ronaldo's tears... then joy

Ronaldo's delight: I was at rock bottom - we deserved it

Cristiano Ronaldo said: "Even the strongest people have their [bad] days. I was at rock bottom when the team needed me the most.

"Sadness at the start is joy at the end. That's what football is. Moments, inexplicable moments.

"A penalty to give the team the lead. I didn't manage it. Oblak made a good save. I have to see the penalty, I don't know if I shot well or badly, but I haven't missed once all year, and when I needed it most, Oblak saved it.

"I think Portugal deserved it because we had more authority. Slovenia spent almost the entire game defending. It's very difficult and the whole team is to be congratulated, especially our goalkeeper, who made three very good saves."

He added: "Portugal was always on top of it, pressing hard, but for one reason or another, didn't score.

"The pitch wasn't great, it was very tough but I'd say all things considered, we were better. We deservedly reached the quarter-finals.

"We're still very excited, we want to enjoy our game, give the fans some joy and happiness and this is our life. This is how we live."

Martinez 'certain' Ronaldo would be first penalty taker

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On Back Pages Tonight, Henry Winter says that Cristiano Ronaldo is in his third phase as a footballer and can still be one of the stars of Euro 2024 despite a missed penalty in Portugal's last-16 match against Slovenia.

Portugal boss Roberto Martinez said: "First and foremost I think he is a constant example for us, the only player that has ever played in six European Championships.

"He is happy taking that responsibility and has got that belief. Those emotions are incredible for someone who has won everything. He doesn't need to care that much.

"I thanked him [afterwards] for being the way he is, for caring for the group. I was certain that he would be the first penalty taker and show us the way to take victory."

Penalty hero Costa: The best game of my life

Diogo Costa said: "This is probably the best game of my life.

"I am focused on doing what I had to do. I went with my gut feeling. Of course, we had analysed the penalty-takers, but players change and they change how they shoot.

"It's tremendous emotion. This was a tough match. We knew what they were going to do and they did it perfectly.

"I had to be very focused throughout the game. I had to wait for the best opportunity to help the team and that is what I was focused on. It was a very tough match. Goalkeepers sometimes barely touch the ball, but this was worth it.

"I get strength from my family, they are my bedrock. My family, a lot of work and a lot of devotion. Whatever comes, we will be ready. A team like ours must be ready to face anything and we will do it."