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Ronaldo's Redemption: Portugal Triumphs Over Slovenia in Dramatic Penalty Shootout. Cristiano Ronaldo's missed penalty kick left fans and his mother, Dolores Averio, in visible anguish during Portugal's match against Slovenia.. Despite the miss, Portugal triumphed over Slovenia 3-0 in the penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw in 120 minutes, advancing to the Euro Cup quarterfinals to face France. Goalkeeper Diogo Costa emerged as the hero, saving three goal opportunities and a critical one-on-one in extra time, securing Portugal's victory. Throughout the match, Ronaldo relentlessly pursued a goal, but luck was not on his side, especially when his penalty was saved by Slovenia's Jan Oblak. The frustration of missing the crucial penalty brought Ronaldo to tears, needing the support of his teammates to cope with the disappointment. Broadcast cameras captured the heart-wrenching moment of Ronaldo's mother, Dolores, who couldn't hide her anguish seeing her son's pain. Ronaldo redeemed himself in the penalty shootout, scoring the first penalty for Portugal and giving his team the lead by beating Oblak. After scoring in the shootout, Ronaldo celebrated and apologized to the fans for his earlier miss, showing his deep connection with his supporters. The game was a nail-biter, with Portugal and Slovenia battling fiercely for 120 minutes without scoring, leading to the decisive penalty shootout. With the dramatic victory, Portugal now looks forward to their quarterfinal clash with France, carrying the momentum from their intense win over Slovenia. THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT