Audio By Carbonatix
France beat Portugal in a penalty shootout to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after a tense showdown in Hamburg.
Theo Hernandez scored the winning penalty after substitute Joao Felix hit the outside of the post with his effort, the only miss.
Kylian Mbappe had to be substituted in extra time after an earlier whack to his face, covered with a mask due to a broken nose, so he was unable to take part in the shootout.
Before the match, all eyes had been on a showdown between Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo but both failed to have an impact, though the Portugal captain did put away his spot-kick.
It means France will now face Spain in the semi-finals in Munich on Tuesday (19:00 GMT kick-off).
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
The Ghanaian prophet and the mysterious death of his scottish wife Charmain Speirs
25 minutes -
Nearly 400 sentenced in Nigeria for links to militant Islamists
46 minutes -
Ghana’s recovery supported by gold strength despite global oil price pressures – Standard Bank Research
53 minutes -
Kwaku Azar writes: A-G vs OSP
1 hour -
Mfantsipim–Adisadel rivalry built excellence, not division – Sam Jonah
2 hours -
Vice President launches Mfantsipim’s 150 years of shaping Ghana’s greatest mind
2 hours -
I assure Otumfuo, Mahama will join him to commission KNUST Teaching Hospital by end of this year – Haruna Iddrisu
3 hours -
Barcelona dominate derby to extend La Liga lead
3 hours -
Gov’t to roll out free special education for persons with disabilities from July 1 – Education Minister
3 hours -
Importers and Exporters Association declares full support for Publican AI port system
3 hours -
“We used it to test our officiating officials’ readiness” – Bawah Fuseini after CAA Athletics event
4 hours -
Volleyball emerges as Ghana’s fastest rising sport
4 hours -
National Sports Fund needs strong leadership from the top – Administrator David Wuaku
4 hours -
JoySports Exclusive: Steve McLaren in talks with GFA after expressing interest in Black Stars job
4 hours -
Fire guts auto parts warehouse at Bubuashie, one fire officer injured
4 hours