Portugal v Slovenia: Costa shoot-out hero as Ronaldo bounces back after penalty miss

Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved three Slovenia penalties to earn his side a 3-0 shoot-out victory after Cristiano Ronaldo redeemed himself from the spot in a dramatic Euro 2024 last-16 clash on Monday.

Portugal forward Ronaldo broke down in tears after missing a penalty in the first period of extra time in the goalless tie in Frankfurt.

But the Al Nassr star recovered to convert his side's first penalty in the shoot-out as Portugal scraped through to set up a blockbuster clash with France in the quarter-finals.

Afterwards, Ronaldo said: "First it was sadness and then it was joy, that's what football gives you, inexplicable moments, a bit of everything. I didn't make a single mistake this year and when I needed something the most, Jan Oblak saved it."

Oblak made a stunning save to keep out Ronaldo's penalty after Diogo Jota was fouled as Slovenia battled valiantly to keep Portugal at bay.

However, Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva all scored in the shoot-out and Slovenia's trio missed, sending the Selecao through in heart-stopping fashion.

Portugal goalkeeper Costa said of his penalty heroics: "It's motivation. I've always worked hard and I'll continue to do so. I believe in myself and I'd like to thank my family, who support me. It's probably the match in which I've most helped out my team and that's the most important thing"

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez had reverted to a more familiar 4-3-3 system after his side were embarrassed by debutants Georgia in their last group game when he played three at the back.

The Euro 2016 winners dominated the ball and created their first chance after 12 minutes when Silva's inviting cross just evaded Ronaldo and Fernandes could not turn home at the far post.

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