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Portugal (3) 0 v 0 (0) Slovenia: Diogo Costa bails out Cristiano Ronaldo with shootout heroics as Portugal advance

In a dramatic last-16 clash, Portugal defeated Slovenia 3-0 in a penalty shootout, with Diogo Costa saving three penalties and Cristiano Ronaldo redeeming himself after missing a penalty in extra-time.

Portugal (3) 0 v 0 (0) Slovenia: Cristiano Ronaldo's missed penalty redeemed as Portugal advance

Ronaldo broke down in tears after his miss but recovered to score in the shootout, along with Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva.

Slovenia’s trio missed their penalties, sending Portugal to the quarter-finals to face France.

Portugal (3) 0 v 0 (0) Slovenia: Cristiano Ronaldo's missed penalty redeemed as Portugal advance

The match was a goalless draw, with Slovenia’s Jan Oblak making a stunning save to deny Ronaldo’s penalty and Costa saving Benjamin Sesko’s effort in extra-time.

Portugal dominated the game but struggled to break down Slovenia’s defense.

The win sets up a blockbuster clash with France, while Slovenia’s historic run comes to an end.

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