Good shootout! Portugal GK Costa's secret to three consecutive saves "As You Feel"
Jul 02, 2024
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Portugal tied 120 minutes including extra time 0-0 in the round of 16 of Euro 2024 against Slovenia in Frankfurt, Germany, on the afternoon of the 1st (local time). They won the penalty shootout 3–0. Costa, who defended the goal, blocked all three of Slovenia's first to third kickers, becoming the top contributor to pushing Portugal to the quarterfinals. He also became the official MVP of the game.
After the game, Costa went to the press conference. Costa was in a crisis of one-on-one confrontation with Slovenian striker Sesco late in the extra period. But he calmly blocked Sesco's shot. In a post-match interview, Costa read Cesco's body movements when he blocked his shot in extra time. So I was able to help the team." He blocked Slovenia's first, second and third kickers three times in a row in the shootout. Costa said "It's probably the best game of my life" and focused on what I have to do. I did it as I felt it..." he said, revealing the secret of his good defense.
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