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Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on his dramatic penalty miss against Slovenia that reduced him to tears - as Portugal scrape through Euro 2024 last-16 tie on spot kicks
- Cristiano Ronaldo saw his penalty dramatically saved by Jan Oblak in extra time
- The Portugal star was reduced to tears against Slovenia and had to be consoled
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Cristiano Ronaldo told of his 'sadness' and 'joy' after Portugal reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, beating Slovenia on penalties after he failed to score from the spot during extra-time.
It was an emotional whirl for Ronaldo, who sobbed during the interval in extra-time but regained his focus in time to score Portugal's first penalty of the shootout, before Diogo Costa made three brilliant penalty saves.
'Sadness at the start is joy at the end,' said Ronaldo, whose penalty in extra time was saved by Jan Oblak. 'That's what football is. Moments, inexplicable moments.
'One direct shot to give the team the lead and I didn't manage it. Oblak made a good save ... I will have to see the penalty again. I don't know if I shot well or badly, but I haven't missed once all year, and when I needed it most, Oblak saved it.
'I think Portugal deserved it because we had more authority. Slovenia spent almost the entire game defending. It's very difficult and the whole team is to be congratulated, especially our goalkeeper who made three very good saves.'
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