UEFA Euro 2024 Round of 16, Portugal vs Slovenia Highlights: Bernardo Silva scored the winning spot-kick as Portugal beat Slovenia 3-0 in a Euro 2024 last 16 penalty shoot-out after a tense tie finished goalless on Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty in the first period of extra-time and was seen to visibly weep as his team-mates consoled him, before Benjamin Sesko missed a great chance to stun Portugal with only the goalkeeper to beat. Diogo Costa saved Slovenia's first three penalties in the shoot-out with Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Silva converting all of Portugal's efforts. (Match Centre)
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Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: Portugal have done it!
Diogo Costa pulled off a stunning show as he saved all three penalties while Bruno Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo and Bernardo Silva also converted their chances as Portugal beat Slovenia on penalties. A tough win but what an end to this match! Portugal will now take on France in a mega clash of titans.
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: Time for penalties
120 minutes are over and for the first time in Euro 2024, it is time for a penalty shootout. Pressure on both sides but one will think Jan Oblak will have a slight advantage.
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: What a chance for Sesko!
A massive error from Pepe and Benjamin Sesko was off. The youngster had just goalkeeper Diogo Costa between him and the goal but his shot was saved by the goalkeeper. The rebound did fall for a Slovenian player but the shot was nowhere close to the goal. What a miss!
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: Yellow card for Bijol
A yellow card for Slovenia defender Jaka Bijol and he will miss the quarterfinal against France if they can qualify.
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: 15 minutes remaining
The second half of the extra time begins and Cristiano Ronaldo is in tears. Absolute emotional scenes as Ronaldo breaks down after missing the penalty. However, 15 minutes to go before penalties and Ronaldo will surely play a major role.
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: Ronaldo misses penalty
A foul on Diogo Jota resulted in a penalty but Cristiano Ronaldo has missed it. A powerful shot but Oblak pulled off a massive save once again. Absolute drama and Slovenia are still in this game!
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: Both teams living dangerously
Six minutes into the extra time and already both teams have committed big mistakes. A mispass from Joao Cancelo fell to Slovenia but they were not able to finish it off. Portugal also capitalised on lackluster passing but once again, their finishing was not good enough.
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: Extra time begins
The first half of extra time begins and straight away, Portugal are bombarding the Slovenia penalty box with crosses. Ronaldo made a darting run but he was unable to get to the end othe cross.
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: We are going to extra time
Portugal fail to find to the winning goal and the match will go to extra time. Slovenia actually had a couple of chances towards the end of the game and they will look to repeat it once again.
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: A final miss?
A huge chance for Portugal and it fell once again to Cristiano Ronaldo. However, Jan Oblak has been having one of the best matches of this year and he once again denied the star attacker.
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: Headed towards extra-time
This game is headed towards extra-time and credit to Slovenia for keeping the mighty Portugal in check. Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo both had some chances but Portugal have failed to find that goal till now.
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: More chances and more misses
Cristiano Ronaldo once again had a free-kick at a good position but the ball sailed over the goal. Minutes later, Bruno Fernandes chased a good cross into the box but was not able to connect with it with his head as Portugal desperately hunt for the goal.
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: No final product
It is not like Slovenia are building chances but the final product is desperately missing for them. Mostly counter-attacks from Slovenia but they have failed to produce a lot of good final passes that can allow their attackers to truly test Diogo Costa.
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: What a move from Sesky
Tremendous chance for Slovenia and who else but Benjamin Sesko. Portugal were once again caught napping by a counter-attack and although Sesko carried the ball beautifully with his impressive pace, the final shot was not even remotely threatening.
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: Fierce shot from Ronaldo
Another free-kick in the area and another powerful shot from Cristiano Ronaldo. However, the result was almost the same as Jan Oblak once again followed the ball till the end and punched it away to keep Slovenia in the game.
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: Sesko in action
Benjamin Sesko has been a ray of hope for Slovenia in the middle of Portugal's unrelenting attacks. He actually had an opening but once again, Diogo Costa knew exactly where the ball was going and he pulled of the save quite easily.
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: Second half
The second half is underway and Portugal are back to their attacking ways. Slovenia will be looking to create more chances in this half while Portugal will need to finish the multiple chances that they are looking to create.
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: 0-0 at half-time
It is half-time and Portugal will not be happy with the fact that the score is 0-0. The final act of the half was Joao Palhinha's shot hitting the post and that sums up the half perfectly for Portugal. So close yet so far for Cristiano Ronaldo and co.
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: Slovenia shot
Benjamin Sesko unleashed a solid shot from outside the box but it was straight at Diogo Costa who finished an easy save. Another chance within a minute but no finishing this time. Slovenia are not just defending any more!
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: Slovenia counter
Slovenia finally were able to create a good attack from the counter but once again, the Portugal defense was up to the task and they quickly put an end to the build-up.
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: Trademark Ronaldo
The perfect pose, a small shout and a powerful free-kick - It was trademark Cristiano Ronaldo but the finish was not what he hoped for. The shot sailed over the goal and Jan Oblak will be happy that he did not have to pull off a save.
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: Solid fightback
It has been Portugal who have been responsible for all the attacks till now. However, one will have to appreciate how Slovenia have defended and actually kept Cristiano Ronaldo quiet with solid marking.
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: Unbeaten run
Slovenia have actually not lost a single game in Euro 2024 till now. While all three of their games were draws, they will take a lot of heart from this statistic as they take on the mighty Portugal. One way traffic at the moment but Slovenia are banking on quick counter attacks to find their footing in this match.
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: Onus on Sesko
A lot of Slovenia's attacking depends on the young striker Benjamin Sesko. He has been quite good for RB Leipzig last season and he is the focal point of most of his teams' build ups.
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: Opportunity for Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo had a great chance as a brilliant cross found him inside the box. However, he was unable to connect with his head and even Bruno Fernandes failed to collect the ball.
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: Big chance
Rafael Leao had the first chance of the match but not the finish that he wanted. Cristiano Ronaldo also made a darting run into the box but the final block was too good for the star footballer.
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: SVN starting XI
Jan Oblak (capt); Zan Karnicnik, Vanja Drkusic, Jaka Bijol, Jure Balkovec; Petar Stojanovic, Adam Gnezda Cerin, Timi Elsnik, Jan Mlakar; Benjamin Sesko, Andraz Sporar
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: POR starting XI
Diogo Costa; Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Pepe, Nuno Mendes; Bruno Fernandes, Joao Palhinha, Vitinha; Bernardo Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo (capt), Rafael Leao
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: We are underway
The match is underway and it is actually Slovenia who launched the first attack. However, no danger for Portugal as they negotiated well with the build-up.
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo leads the line for Portugal in their Euro 2024 last 16 clash with Slovenia on Monday in Frankfurt, looking for his first goal of the tournament. The 39-year-old striker will become the oldest player to score in the competition's history if he finds the net but failed to do so in three group-stage appearances. Ronaldo is also one of several Portugal players in danger of suspension for a potential quarter-final if booked, with Joao Palhinha starting and also on a caution.
Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: Hello and welcome
Welcome to the LIVE coverage of the Euro 2024 Round of 16 encounter between Portugal and Slovenia. A big match for one of the tournament favourites in Portugal but considering Slovenia's form, they will be a tough opponent.