France beat Portugal in the penalty shoot-out after Joao Felix missed a penalty, The Deschamp’s side will face Spain in the semi-finals in Euro 2024
France kick off the game.in the first half both teams played in the deep and trying to possess the ball more.
two teams are struggled to create threats in the minimal space and the first half almost same for each team with Portugal had 56% possession.
the game start to heated after the break , Vitinha and Fernandes went close on target but Frenc keeper Maignan doesn’t allow it.
France became a little more threat after Ousmane Dembele subbed in for Antonio Griezman. in the 66th minute France got a golden chance where Kolo Muani got a one-on-one against costa , but his shot stopped by a flying tackle from Ruben Dias.
Portugal were little faded after the substitute of Bruno Fernandes . the play went to extra time after two teams to failed to find the target from the chances.
extra-time, both teams were cautious not to concede, but Mendes had an opportunity to win it late on. His effort from the edge of the box was saved, and a penalty shootout took place shortly after.
With the first five penalties finding the back of the net, Felix stepped up for Portugal, but he struck against the post, giving France the advantage. Hernandez then had the chance to win it for Deschamps’ men, and he fired into the top corner and sent them in semi-finals.
France will face Spain in the semi-finals who defeat Germany for 2-1.