Portugal Knocked Out of Euro 2024 After Penalty Shootout Loss to France
Decisive Penalties Decide Quarterfinal Clash
Portugal's Euro 2024 campaign ended in disappointment after a penalty shootout defeat to France in Budapest.
The two sides were unable to break the deadlock over 120 minutes, with the game going to penalties. Portugal's Joao Felix missed the decisive spot-kick, sending France through to the semi-finals.
Portugal started brightly and created the better chances in the first half. However, France grew into the game and had the better of the play after the break. Neither side could find a winning goal in normal time or extra time, so the game went to penalties.
France converted all five of their penalties, while Portugal missed one. Felix's miss proved to be the decisive moment, as France won the shootout 5-3 and advanced to the semi-finals.
Conclusion
Portugal's exit from Euro 2024 will be a major disappointment for the nation. They had high hopes of reaching the latter stages of the competition, but they were unable to overcome a resilient France side.
France, on the other hand, will be delighted to have reached the semi-finals. They will now face the winner of the quarterfinal between Spain and Italy for a place in the final.
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