France Edge Past Portugal in Penalty Shootout
0-0 Draw in Euro 2024 Quarterfinal
Paris, France - July 7, 2024
France have booked their place in the semifinals of Euro 2024 after defeating Portugal 5-3 in a penalty shootout following a 0-0 draw in regulation time on Friday. The match was a tense and cagey affair, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut chances. Portugal had the better of the possession in the first half, but France grew into the game and created several good opportunities in the second period. However, neither side was able to find a breakthrough, and the game went to a penalty shootout. In the shootout, France were ultimately more clinical, with Kylian Mbappé scoring the decisive penalty to send his team through to the next round. Portugal will be disappointed to have lost, but they can take some solace in the fact that they pushed one of the tournament favorites all the way. France, meanwhile, will be confident of their chances of going all the way in the tournament.
Conclusion
France's victory over Portugal was a hard-fought and well-deserved one. They showed great resilience and determination to overcome a tough opponent. The French team will now be one of the favorites to win Euro 2024, and they will be hoping to add to their tally of two European Championship titles.
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