Euro 2020: Portugal, France make history with penalty drama
Portugal became the first team to score two penalties in a single European Championships game while France became the first team to have two penalties awarded against them.
The match was tied 2-2 after 90 minutes, with Karim Benzema scoring twice for France and Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice for Portugal.
In the penalty shootout, Portugal won 5-4, with Kylian Mbappé missing the decisive penalty for France.
The match was a thrilling encounter between two of the strongest teams in Europe, and it was a fitting way to start the knockout stages of Euro 2020.
Portugal will now face Belgium in the quarter-finals, while France will be heading home.
Conclusion
This was a historic night for both Portugal and France, and it will be remembered for many years to come. Portugal's victory is a testament to their resilience and their never-say-die attitude. France's defeat is a disappointment, but they can be proud of their performance. Both teams played with passion and determination, and they gave the fans a match to remember.
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