France progressed into the Euro 2024 semi-finals as defender Theo Hernandez scored the successful spot-kick in a penalty shoot-out towards Portugal.
A goalless match all the time regarded destined to be determined by penalties because the defences prevailed.
Portugal substitute Joao Felix was the one participant to be denied through the shoot-out after rattling the put up.
Portugal have been assured going into the shoot-out after progressing into the quarter-finals after beating Slovenia on penalties following one other goalless draw.
Nonetheless, France have been excellent from the penalty spot with Theo Hernandez, Bradley Barcola, Jules Kounde, Youssouf Fofana and Ousmane Dembele all netting to ship them by way of.
Ruthless Spain await France within the semi-final after they beat host nation Germany in Friday’s different quarter-final.
It took over an hour for a notable alternative when French goalkeeper Mike Maignan was twice pressured into motion to disclaim each Bruno Fernandes and Vitinha.
Substitute Ousmane Dembele added additional emphasis into the French assault and located Eduardo Camavinga in house, however he fired large.
Felix may have sealed victory for Portugal in extra-time however fired into the side-netting after which rattled the woodwork from a decisive penalty kick.
