2024-07-05 21:43:48
This Friday, in a match applicable to the quarter-finals of the European Championship, France faced Portugal at the Volksparkstadion and, after an empty score in extra time, France went to the semi-finals on penalties.
Now, France will face Spain, who cost Germany extra time, also this afternoon. On the other hand, Portugal said goodbye to European competition.
The semi-final will take place next Tuesday, at 4pm, in Munich. Portugal will face Croatia on September 5th, in the UEFA Nations League. Ball rolling at 3:45 pm (Brasília time).
The first dangerous step of the match came in the eighth minute. Bruno Fernandes crossed with venom, but Koundé cleared for a corner. During the kick, number 8 hits the first post, but the defense also blocks it.
France responded in 20, with Theo Hernández. The full team finished strongly after a good save from Diogo Costa.
Then, the game cooled down and the first half ended with an empty score.
In the 12th minute of the final stage, Rafael Leão, on the left side of the attack, passed the opponent and entered the area, but Camavinga stopped.
At 24, it was France’s turn to have one of the best opportunities of the game, with Camavinga, who dominated the right side of the attack and, inside the penalty area, sent a cross out wide.
In the first half of extra time, Cristiano Ronaldo lost Portugal’s advantage in extra time. The star received a cross from the right and, free to mark, sent on the goal.
On penalties, despite the success of Cristiano Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva and Nuno Mendes, João Félix wasted. On the French side, Dembélé, Koundé, Fofana, Barcola and Theo Hernández changed and secured the certificate.
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