France Through to Euro 2024 Semi-Finals as Carvajal Goes Off Injured
Kounde's Defensive Prowess Shines as France Holds Portugal at Bay
Nail-Biting Quarter-Final Ends with 0-0 Draw, France Advances on Penalties
The UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-final match between Portugal and France was a thrilling affair that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very end. Despite creating numerous chances, neither team could break the deadlock in regulation time, and the match went to penalties.
In a match marred by injuries, Dani Carvajal had to be stretchered off in the first half, meaning he will miss the semi-final game. Despite the setback, Spainish fans will be heartened by their team's strong performance, especially the defensive heroics of Jules Kounde, who kept the Portuguese attack at bay.
Portugal's star forward, Leao, was closely marked by Kounde throughout the game, and the French defender's ability to read the game and make timely interceptions proved crucial in keeping Portugal's attack at bay.
In the end, it was France who emerged victorious, winning the penalty shootout 4-2. Hugo Lloris saved two of Portugal's penalties, while Kylian Mbappe scored the winning penalty for France.
France will now face Germany in the semi-finals, while Portugal's Euro 2024 campaign comes to an end. Despite the disappointment of not reaching the semi-finals, Portugal can take solace in the fact that they played a competitive match against one of the tournament favorites.
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