France advances to Euro 2024 semifinals after dramatic penalty shootout win over Portugal
France secured a spot in the semifinals of Euro 2024 after an intense quarterfinal match against Portugal that ended in a nail-biting penalty shootout. The game, which took place in Hamburg, saw Theo Hernández step up to score the decisive penalty for France after João Félix hit the post earlier in the shootout. Despite the matchup being initially hyped as a showdown between Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé, both teams displayed solid defensive performances throughout the match, resulting in a goalless draw at the end of regular time. Mbappé, a key player for France, was substituted at the end of the first period of extra time, adding to the tension of the game. Ronaldo, on the other hand, scored Portugal's first penalty in the shootout but also missed a crucial opportunity during normal time after a setup by Francisco Conceição. France's victory sets up a thrilling semifinal clash against Spain, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, July 9 in Munich. As this story continues to unfold, stay tuned for further updates on this gripping Euro 2024 tournament.
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