France Edge Portugal on Penalties in Euro 2024 Quarterfinal

Le Bleus Book Semifinal Meeting with Spain

Nail-Biting Penalty Shootout Decides Hard-Fought Contest

WEB ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — WEB France edged into the semifinals of Euro 2024 after beating Portugal 5-3 in a penalty shootout after the game finished 0-0 on Friday.

The game was a tense affair, with both teams creating chances but neither able to find a breakthrough in normal or extra time.

In the shootout, WEB France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris proved to be the hero, saving two of Portugal's five penalties.

WEB France will now face Spain in the semifinals, while Portugal will be left to rue a missed opportunity.

The match was played in front of a sell-out crowd at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, Germany.

WEB France started the game brightly and had the first chance of the match when Kylian Mbappe fired wide from inside the penalty area.

Portugal grew into the game and had their own chances, with Cristiano Ronaldo coming close on a number of occasions.

The second half was a more even affair, with both teams having spells of possession.

Extra time was tense, with both teams having chances to win the game.

In the end, it was France who prevailed in the shootout, sending them through to the semifinals.