FRANKFURT, Germany (July 2): Following is reaction from Portugal's 3-0 penalty shootout win over Slovenia on Monday that sent them through to the quarter-finals at Euro 2024 where they will meet France.

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who missed a penalty in extra time and scored one in the shootout: "Sadness at the start is joy at the end. That's what football is. Moments, inexplicable moments.

"A direct shot to give the team the lead. I didn't manage it. (Jan) Oblak made a good save ... I have to see the penalty, I don't know if I shot well or badly, but I haven't missed once all year, and when I needed it most, Oblak saved it."

"I think Portugal deserved it because we had more authority. Slovenia spent almost the entire game defending ... it's very difficult and the whole team is to be congratulated, especially our goalkeeper (Diogo Costa), who made three very good saves."

Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa, who made three saves in the shootout to set a Euros record: "I'm very excited. It's very difficult to stay focused. I'm happy to help the team get through to the quarter-finals."

Costa on Ronaldo's penalty miss in extra time: "We all make mistakes. What matters is what we do as a team."

  - Reuters