Portugal's star player, Ronaldo, had a chance to seal the win in extra time from the penalty spot, but Slovenia's Jan Oblak made a brilliant save. With the score still tied at 0-0 after 90 minutes, the game went to penalties where Portugal emerged victorious with a 3-0 score. They will now face France in the quarter-finals. Follow all the highlights from the exhilarating match below.
England Held to Disappointing Draw by Slovenia, Face Uncertain Future Under Southgate
England's hopes of qualifying for the 2024 UEFA Euro were dealt a blow on Tuesday night as they were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw by Slovenia at Wembley Stadium. The result leaves Gareth Southgate's side in a precarious position in Group D, with just two games remaining in the qualifying campaign.
England dominated possession for the majority of the match but failed to create many clear-cut chances. The closest they came to scoring was through Raheem Sterling in the second half, but his shot was well saved by Slovenian goalkeeper Jan Oblak.
Slovenia, ranked 40th in the FIFA World Rankings, defended resolutely throughout the match and had several chances to snatch a surprise victory on the counterattack. However, the England defense held firm, with John Stones and Harry Maguire particularly impressive.
The result means that England are now third in Group D, two points behind leaders Montenegro and one point behind second-placed Hungary. With just two games remaining, Southgate's side face an uphill battle to qualify for the tournament.
Gareth Southgate's Future in Doubt
The draw has put Southgate's future in jeopardy. The England manager has been under increasing pressure in recent months following a string of poor results. He has now failed to win any of his last three matches in charge, and the England team has not scored a goal in over 300 minutes.
There are growing calls for Southgate to be sacked, with several pundits and former players suggesting that his time is up. However, the Football Association (FA) has so far stood by their man and insisted that he will remain in charge until at least the end of the current qualifying campaign.
Top 5 FAQs
1. What are England's chances of qualifying for the 2024 UEFA Euro?
England's chances of qualifying for the 2024 UEFA Euro are now slim. They are currently third in Group D, two points behind leaders Montenegro and one point behind second-placed Hungary. With just two games remaining, they face an uphill battle to qualify.
2. Is Gareth Southgate's job in danger?
Gareth Southgate's job is under increasing pressure following England's poor run of results. He has now failed to win any of his last three matches in charge, and the England team has not scored a goal in over 300 minutes. There are growing calls for Southgate to be sacked, but the FA has so far stood by their man.
3. Who is likely to replace Gareth Southgate if he is sacked?
Several managers have been linked with the England job if Southgate is sacked, including Mauricio Pochettino, Steven Gerrard, and Frank Lampard. However, it is unclear who the FA's preferred choice would be.
4. What are the highlights of the match between England and Slovenia?
The highlights of the match between England and Slovenia were few and far between. The closest either side came to scoring was through Raheem Sterling in the second half, but his shot was well saved by Slovenian goalkeeper Jan Oblak.
5. What is the history of England's encounters with Slovenia?
England have a good record against Slovenia, having won three of their four previous meetings. The two sides have never drawn before.
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