France Beat Portugal on Penalties to Reach Euro 2024 Semi-Finals
France emerged victorious in a tense Euro 2024 quarter-final match against Portugal, securing a 5-3 victory on penalties after a goalless draw.
Portugal's Joao Felix missed the decisive penalty, sending France through to the semi-finals, where they will face either Spain or Italy.
The match was a tight affair, with both teams creating chances but failing to find the back of the net. Portugal had the better of the play in the first half, but France improved after the break and nearly snatched a winner in the dying minutes through Kylian Mbappe.
With the game deadlocked at 0-0 after extra time, the match went to penalties. France converted all five of their spot-kicks, while Portugal missed two, with Joao Felix's miss proving to be the decisive moment.
France's victory sets up a mouthwatering semi-final clash with either Spain or Italy, who face off in a later quarter-final match.
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