France knocks out Portugal on penalties and will face Spain in the Euro semi-finals

France knocks out Portugal on penalties and will face Spain in the Euro semi-finals

Basque: Frantziak has taken a penalty from Portugal and Spain in the Eurocup final

The selection of France has eliminated Portugal in the penalty shoot-out, where Joao Felix missed his shot, and will face Spain in the semi-finals of the European Championship, next Tuesday in Munich.

Roberto Martínez’s team played better than their rival, but the match was very intense and evenNeither team was able to tip the balance throughout the 120 minutes of the match, during which Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kolo Mouani and Camavinga had the clearest chances.

Already in the penalty shootoutOusmane Dembele put France ahead (0-1), then Cristiano Ronaldo scored for Portugal (1-1), Yousouff Fofana made it 1-2, followed by Bernardo Silva (2-2); the fifth was a perfect shot into the top corner by Jules Koundé (2-3); Joao Félix sent the ball in off the post (2-3), which Bradley Barcola took advantage of to give the French team the lead (2-4); Nuno Mendes kept things exciting (3-4) and Theo Hernández scored the penalty that sealed the victory (3-5).

Source: Eitb

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