The drama unfolded at the Frankfurt Arena as Portugal faced Slovenia in a nail-biting round of 16 clash at Euro 2024. The match went to extra time after a tense 90 minutes, and just when it seemed like the game would be decided in the 105th minute, Cristiano Ronaldo stepped up to take a penalty. But Slovenian captain Jan Oblak, known for his exceptional goalkeeping, made a stunning save to deny Ronaldo. The save seemed to ignite Slovenia, who had a golden opportunity in the 115th minute when Benjamin Sesko found himself with a clear shot on goal after a mistake by Pepe. However, Sesko surprisingly missed, and Portuguese goalkeeper Diogo Costa made a crucial save to keep the game level. In the end, the game went to a penalty shootout, with Ronaldo making amends for his earlier miss by converting his first kick. Portugal ultimately triumphed, advancing to the quarter-finals after a thrilling and tense encounter. The drama, the missed chances, and the heroics of Oblak and Costa made this one of the most memorable matches of the tournament so far.
Ronaldo Misses Penalty, But Saves the Day in Portugal’s Thrilling Win Over Slovenia
