Producer: Peuli Bakshi
France beat Belgium by 1-0 in a close contest in the pre-quarter final match of UEFA Euro 2024 at Dusseldorf Arena on July 1.
Romelu Lukaku's not being able to score in the ongoing Euro Cup even after getting a good amount of chances has been a concern for Belgium.
Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen deflected Randal Kolo Muani's cross, scoring an own goal with five minutes remaining. With that, France won the match.
The next last 16 match between Portugal and Slovenia ended in a goalless draw, which was followed by a penalty shootout win by Ronaldo's side.
Portugal couldn't score even after 73% possession. Ronaldo missed a penalty in the extra time, but Portugal compensated by dominating the penalty shootout.
Goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved Slovenia's first three penalties in the shoot-out.
On the other hand, Christiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, and Silva converted all of Portugal's efforts, winning by 3-0.