Portugal's players celebrate during penalties shootouts at a round of sixteen match between Portugal and Slovenia at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Frankfurt, Germany.
Euro 2024: Diogo Costa The Saviour As Portugal Beat Slovenia In Penalties To Set Up France Clash In Quarterfinal - In Pics
Diogo Costa was the hero for Portugal as they scraped through to a victory in the penalty shootout against a spirited Slovenia who refused to give up. Portugal skipper Cristiano Ronaldo got emotional after missing a penalty in the regular time but eventually made up for it by scoring in the shootout. Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva were the others who got their spot kick right for Portugal while Slovenian shots found a resilient Costa who made three blocks to take his team to the quarterfinal. Portugal will France in their last eight encounter.
Slovenia's players react at the end of match against Portugal
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Slovenia's players react at the end of the penalties shootouts during a round of sixteen match at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Frankfurt, Germany.
Portugal's players celebrate after winning the penalties
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Portugal's players celebrate after winning the penalties shootouts of a round of sixteen match between Portugal and Slovenia at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Frankfurt, Germany.
Diogo Costa saves the ball
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Portugal's goalkeeper Diogo Costa saves the ball during penalties of a round of sixteen match between Portugal and Slovenia at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Frankfurt, Germany.
Portugal's goalkeeper Diogo Costa saves the ball
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Portugal's goalkeeper Diogo Costa saves the ball during penalties of a round of sixteen match between Portugal and Slovenia at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Frankfurt, Germany.
Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing a penalty kick
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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing to score on a penalty kick during a round of sixteen match between Portugal and Slovenia at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Frankfurt, Germany.
Vanja Drkusic fouls Diogo Jota
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Slovenia's Vanja Drkusic, foreground, fouls Portugal's Diogo Jota during a round of sixteen match between Portugal and Slovenia at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Frankfurt, Germany.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Vanja Drkusic battle for the ball
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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, right, and Slovenia's Vanja Drkusic battle for the ball during a round of sixteen match at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Frankfurt, Germany.
Nuno Mendes heads the ball next to Jaka Bijol
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Portugal's Nuno Mendes, right, heads the ball next to Slovenia's Jaka Bijol during a round of sixteen match at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Frankfurt, Germany.
Bruno Fernandes and Jaka Bijol fight for the ball
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Portugal's Bruno Fernandes, left, and Slovenia's Jaka Bijol fight for the ball during a round of sixteen match at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Frankfurt, Germany.
Slovenia's Benjamin Sesko controls the ball
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Slovenia's Benjamin Sesko controls the ball during a round of sixteen match between Portugal and Slovenia at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Frankfurt, Germany.
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