– He is almost completely inconsolable. He is terribly sorry, Ronaldo, says news’s commentator Patrick Steen Rowlands during the match. Cristiano Ronaldo was absolutely all about in Düsseldorf on Monday night. In extra time, Ronaldo had the all-time opportunity to become history’s oldest EC goalscorer, and the first to score in six ECs in a row. Instead, it ended in tears for the just over 40-year-old footballer. It happened after Diogo Jota was brought down in overtime in the first extra period, and Portugal awarded a penalty kick. Crushed superstar Against Slovenia’s goalkeeper Jan Oblak, he had to complete what will probably be his very last EC. Ronaldo shot hard to the right, but Oblak went the right way – and saved masterfully. A huge save, and afterwards Ronaldo was absolutely devastated. The rescue was about the last thing that happened before the break towards the second extra period, and then the TV pictures showed an inconsolable 39-year-old. – Completely inconsolable Surrounded by several teammates, Cristiano Ronaldo cried all the way out on the grass again until the last 15 minutes of the important round of 16 final against Slovenia. – He missed a penalty kick. He shouldn’t be in tears. Get your head in the right place, says BBC expert Pat Nevin Cristiano Ronaldo demonstrated to the whole of Düsseldorf when he was frustrated with himself, his teammates or the referee. Photo: Reuters New attempt It all went to a penalty shoot-out, and there Ronaldo once again advanced to the eleven-metre mark. By then Slovenia’s Josip Ilicic had already missed. The 39-year-old Ronaldo changed the corner. Oblak did the same, but this time the kick was so good that Ronaldo emerged victorious from the duel. – He was crying a little while ago. Then it is strong to go forward again and stick it in the corner to Oblak, says news expert Bengt Eriksen. When, in addition, Diogo Costa saved all of Slovenia’s attempts, and the Portuguese’s attempts were flawless, it ended with Portugal advancing to the quarter-finals. In addition to huge penalty saves, Costa also had a Published 01.07.2024, at 23.25 Updated 02.07.2024, at 00.01
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Ronaldo in tears in the middle of the match – had to be comforted by teammates – Football EC 2024
