Anyone tuning into the first half after the pulsating Germany vs Spain quarter-final was rapidly brought down to earth as Portugal and France played out a largely underwhelming opening 45 minutes.
A penalty shootout was the inevitable conclusion and France scored all five of theirs, while Joao Felix missed for Portugal.
This was actually a pivotal moment in the contest; a preciously rare France counter, something Portugal had rallied against all game.
every one bar their final group game) Ronaldo played every second.
Tim SpiersAnd Kylian Mbappe was quiet too…This was billed as Mbappe versus Ronaldo, but the Frenchman had a quiet game too.
Persons:
Mike Maignan, Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, Joao Felix, Tim Spiers, Liam Tharme, Amy Lawrence, Randal Kolo Muani, alf, ortugal, ake, rance, ince, radley, ong, ike, ross, ota, amos, orth, hird, haring, inger, uros, ike M, ogba, lear
Organizations:
Portugal, Spain, France, ust
Locations:
France, Germany, Portugal, Hamburg, ely