Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he almost fell asleep but came back after missing an extra-time penalty. Before making up for it by scoring in a penalty shootout to beat Slovenia football.
Ronaldo had a chance to give Portugal a lead over Slovenia in extra time after being awarded a penalty. But his shot was saved by Jan Oblak, meaning the match ended in a penalty shootout after 120 minutes UFABET
In a 12-yard set-piece, Ronaldo, who was in tears after missing an extra-time penalty. Took the first shot and made amends by firing past Oblak as the Portuguese won 3-0. With Diogo Costa saving three consecutive Slovenian penalties.
“It was a sad start, then a happy ending,” the 39-year-old said after the game. “That’s football. It was an indescribable moment.”
“The penalty to give the team the lead, I couldn’t do it. Oblak saved it well… I don’t know if I took it well or badly. But I haven’t missed it all year. And the one I wanted the most, Oblak saved it.”
“I think Portugal deserved to win because we controlled the game more. Slovenia defended in their own half most of the time, so it was very difficult for us,”
“We would like to congratulate the whole team, especially our goalkeeper, who made three great saves.”