Euro 24:: France Beat Portugal On Penalties To Play Spain In Semi Final

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France defeated Portugal to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after a tense showdown in Hamburg.


The game had ended goalless and after extra time failed to separate both sides the game went into penalties with France emerging winners


Theo Hernandez scored the winning penalty after substitute Joao Felix hit the outside of the post with his effort, the only miss.


It marks the end of an era for Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who confirmed this week it would be his final Euros.


Before the match, all eyes had been on a showdown between 39-year-old Ronaldo and France’s Kylian Mbappe but both failed to have an impact, though the Portugal striker did put away his spot-kick.


Mbappe had to be substituted in extra time after an earlier whack to his face, covered with a mask due to a broken nose, so he was unable to take part in the shootout.


It means France will now face Spain in the semi-finals in Munich on Tuesday

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