France Edge Portugal in Epic Penalty Shootout
Hernandez Stuns with Winning Kick
Hamburg, Germany - June 2024
In a thrilling European Qualifiers match, France triumphed over Portugal in a penalty shootout at Hamburg's Volksparkstadion. The match ended 0-0 after extra time, but Theo Hernandez's successful penalty propelled France into the semifinals.
Both sides displayed incredible determination throughout the match, with neither team able to break the deadlock. Joao Felix's missed penalty in the shootout proved costly for Portugal, as Hernandez stepped up and calmly slotted home the winning goal.
France's victory sends them into the final four of the European Qualifiers, where they will face the winner of the match between Spain and Italy. Portugal's hopes of qualifying for the 2024 Euro are now hanging in the balance, as they must win their remaining matches and rely on other results going their way.
The shootout victory marks a major triumph for France and their young squad. Hernandez's winning penalty will be remembered as one of the most dramatic moments in the history of the European Qualifiers.
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