Portugal vs. Slovenia: Ronaldo’s Emotional Rollercoaster
In the ongoing Euro Cup, Portugal faced off against Slovenia in the round of 16. Captain Cristiano Ronaldo missed several scoring opportunities in the first half and failed to convert a penalty during extra time. Overcome with emotion, he shed tears of frustration. His mother, watching from the sidelines, was captured looking tense and emotional. However, during the penalty shootout, Ronaldo redeemed himself by scoring first, leading Portugal to a 3-0 victory and securing a spot in the quarterfinals.
Fans on a Rollercoaster of Emotions
Portugal fans experienced a whirlwind of emotions, feeling as if they were on a rollercoaster. In the early hours of Tuesday in Taiwan, Portugal clashed with Slovenia in the Euro Cup round of 16. Despite controlling possession more in the first half, Portugal struggled to score. Particularly notable was Captain Ronaldo’s missed penalty in extra time, which was saved by the Slovenian goalkeeper, causing Ronaldo to shed tears of self-reproach.
Fan Reactions to Ronaldo’s Struggles
A Portugal fan expressed the collective sentiment: “We saw Ronaldo suffering, and we saw his mother suffering, but it wasn’t just the two of them. The whole of Portugal felt dissatisfaction and pain from the missed penalty.”
Redemption in the Penalty Shootout
Fortunately, in the penalty shootout, Ronaldo led the charge and successfully scored. Portuguese goalkeeper Diogo Costa then made three consecutive saves against Slovenia, ensuring a 3-0 win for Portugal and a place in the quarterfinals. This remarkable turnaround brought immense relief and joy to the Portuguese supporters.
France vs. Belgium: A Fierce Battle
In another round of 16 match, world number two France faced world number three Belgium. The match was intensely competitive, with both teams battling for 80 minutes without scoring. It wasn’t until France substituted in forward Randal Kolo Muani in the second half that the deadlock was broken. His right-footed shot deflected off a Belgian defender, resulting in an own goal that allowed France to advance.
French Fans Celebrate a Hard-Earned Victory
A French fan remarked, “We saw that they (the French team) didn’t want to stop here. They want to win the championship. No matter what, we won.” This sentiment highlights the determination and spirit of the French team, who are now setting their sights on the ultimate prize.
Austria vs. Turkey: The Battle for the Last Quarterfinal Spot
As the Euro Cup progresses, only one spot remains in the quarterfinals, to be decided in the early hours of Wednesday in Taiwan, with Austria facing Turkey in a decisive battle. This match promises to be an intense showdown as both teams vie for the last available spot in the next round.
Germany vs. Spain: A Historic Challenge Ahead
Three-time European champions Germany have not won an international trophy in ten years. In their next match, they will face Spain, who recently dominated Georgia. German defender Joshua Kimmich stated, “Of course, we want to beat Spain in the tournament.” This match is particularly significant as Germany has not defeated Spain in a tournament in 36 years. The outcome of this highly anticipated clash, set to be revealed on Saturday, could rewrite history and bring Germany one step closer to ending their trophy drought.(jilibet)