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France Advances to Euro 2024 Semifinals After Beating Portugal in Penalty Shootout
France Advances to Euro 2024 Semifinals After Beating Portugal in Penalty Shootout

France has secured a spot in the Euro 2024 semifinals after a thrilling penalty shootout victory over Portugal in their quarterfinal clash in Hamburg.

France Advances to Euro 2024 Semifinals After Beating Portugal in Penalty Shootout

The match, which ended goalless after 120 minutes, saw both teams struggle to find the back of the net despite numerous chances.

Goalkeepers Mike Maignan and Diogo Costa were the stars of the show, making crucial saves to keep their teams in the contest. Maignan denied Portugal's Bruno Fernandes and Vitinha from close range, while Costa neutralized the threat of Kylian Mbappe.

With the score locked at 0-0, the match went to a penalty shootout. Cristiano Ronaldo scored his penalty for Portugal, but France was flawless, converting all five of their spot kicks. Joao Felix's effort struck the post, giving France the advantage, and Theo Hernandez sealed the win with a fabulous finish.

France will now face Spain in the semifinals on July 9 in Munich, after Spain defeated Germany 2-1 in extra time. The victory sets up an exciting encounter between the two European powerhouses, with a spot in the Euro 2024 final on the line.

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