Portugal vs. France highlights: France wins in penalty shootout, advances to semifinals
Euro 2024 continued on Friday, as France best Portugal in a penalty shootout at Volksparkstadion Hamburg to advance to the semifinals.
Here are the highlights!
France wins in penalty shootout!
Ousmane Dembele made the first kick for France, and Cristiano Ronaldo made the first kick for Portugal. Youssouf Fofana connected on France's second kick, while Bernando Silva made Portugal's second kick. Then, Jules Kounde made France's third kick, but Joao Felix's kick went off the left post and missed for Portugal.
Bradley Barcola made France's fourth kick, while Nuno Mendez connected on Portugal's fourth kick. Then, Theo Hernandez sent France to the semifinals with the walk-off kick.
We're going to a penalty shootout!
120': Portugal 0, France 0
Portugal got one last scoring chance in the second extra-time half, but Matheus Nunes' shot didn't have enough oomph on it. The match went to a penalty shootout.
Felix JUST misses!
108': Portugal 0, France 0
Joao Felix's header was a tad wide of the net for Portugal.
Mbappe subbed out
105': Portugal 0, France 0
France subbed out Kylian Mbappe for Bradley Barcola to start the second extra-time half.
Portugal continues to struggle
102': Portugal 0, France 0
A bevy of Portugal players had a chance to knock in a score, but they were all unsuccessful.
Jussst a bit high
93': Portugal 0, France 0
Cristiano Ronaldo had a look right in front of the net for Portugal, but his shot went into orbit.
We need extra time!
90'+3: Portugal 0, France 0
Kylian Mbappe got off the final strike of the second half for France, but his shot missed, and the match went to extra time.
Pepe goes the distance
90'+1: Portugal 0, France 0
Portugal's Pepe went toe-to-toe with Marcus Thuram down the length of the field, helping stunt a shot opportunity for France.
Kante gets a shot, but no dice
88': Portugal 0, France 0
N'Golo Kante got off a long-distance shot for France, but it was to no avail.
Underwhelming Portugal free kick
85': Portugal 0, France 0
Cristiano Ronaldo's free kick was quickly sent back.
HUGE missed opportunity!
70': Portugal 0, France 0
Eduardo Camavinga had a clean look at the left side of the net for France, but he failed to knock it through for a score.
Almost for France
66': Portugal 0, France 0
France had a golden scoring opportunity with Randal Kolo Muani, but his shot was deflected.
Access denied!
63': Portugal 0, France 0
Vitinha got a look at the net for Portugal, but his shot was denied by French goalkeeper Mike Maignan.
Portugal can't break through
61': Portugal 0, France 0
Bruno Fernandes and Joao Cancelo each had scoring chances for Portugal, but they were unsuccessful.
Mbappe takes hit to mask
55': Portugal 0, France 0
French star Kylian Mbappe, who's nursing a broken nose, needed a couple of minutes to gather himself after taking a shot to his face; he remained on the pitch.
HALFTIME: Portugal 0, France 0
Both teams struggled to manufacture offense in the first half, as Portugal got off just three shots, with none coming on goal, while France got off three shots, including one on goal. Portugal had possession for the majority of the half, out-passing France, 284-221. There was no added time.
Bruno is off
42': Portugal 0, France 0
Bruno Fernandes attempted a free kick for Portugal, but his shot was off target.
A little late
38': Portugal 0, France 0
Portugal's Joao Cancelo made a sharp pass near the net, but Rafael Leao couldn't get there to send it home.
