Portugal Vs Slovenia UEFA Euro 2024 2nd Match Of RO16|FC24

[Music] we're on the cusp of a colossal occasion a semifinal encounter here at the euros and the nerves must surely be jangling who will come out on [Applause] top live on EA TV [Music] well kns like these are just what you hope for as a spectator a warm welcome I'm Derek Ray and my commentary partner here on the Gantry is the former Arsenal and West Ham player Stuart Robson and only four teams are left in this cup competition we're at the semi-final stage what do you anticipate seeing Stuart well semi-finals can be very nervous Affairs Derek but this has the making of an absolute classic two excellent teams some great players and two thoughtful coaches this should be a very interesting tactical battle I think oh managing to beat him had a chance to whip it in here he got in the way of that cross fairly easy for the referee to spot that deflection so now a throw in here's how it looks for Portugal well I'm just a little worried they might be too negative here they certainly going to be hard to break down with that fiveman Midfield but will they have enough going the other way I'm not sure well that's how to do it inside your own penalty area it is a decent looking attack here a chance to whip it in fantastic work to thwart the danger [Applause] committed [Applause] challenge can he find the right pass and that's a corner [Applause] who's going to get on the end of it simple catch [Applause] really showing a real will to win the ball [Applause] can they trouble the opposition this [Applause] time he would be a bit annoyed to have lost the [Applause] ball couldn't find a teammate throw in here well that shouldn't really happened from a throw in Ruben Das otavio [Applause] now [Applause] Bala otavio Fernando Silva [Applause] the cross is [Applause] on pressing like that will help the [Applause] cause well strong play here and foul it is then [Applause] [Applause] it's a weighted pass Canelo back to Ronaldo now we can give them high marks for their passing but can they make this pressure count we try TR to take their time but not enough Care on the ball might be a chance to break well that break looked so promising but nothing coming from it it has to be oh and it goes the opening goal in this semifinal a long way from being decided but it could be telling just watch this again Bernardo Silva's pass it's inch perfect and then the shot could not be hit any better struck with such vening great goal so underway again here 1 n the score Mala good use of the ball but can they trouble the defense could cross it in here but he must get rid of the [Applause] ball Silva Cristiano Ronaldo Bernardo Silva [Applause] Bernardo Silva sliding it through really top class goalkeeping from Yan oblak this might be the perfect counterattacking [Applause] opportunity well patient passing could be the key to Bringing themselves level otavio Dio Dalo so one minute of stoppage time that's what the officials have said Cristiano [Applause] Ronaldo that is that for the first half here [Applause] so the two teams have switched around and the second half is underway Dio Doo and return to Silva Ronaldo well just the tackle that was needed well the Defenders know they need to get tighter can't really allow runs like [Applause] [Applause] that shal can Bruna fernan has it and using his strength to Shield the [Applause] ball shal Canelo opportunity to deliver the cross and the opinion of the referee that is a penalty well no card just a warning and a fair few protestations well not every foul is a yellow card I think the referee is right here time for a change then can they extend their lead and the penalty is converted a goal is his and now he can [Applause] exhale let's take another look he deceives the goalkeeper really well here by getting to dive one way before placing it into the opposite side a really good penalty so two nil [Applause] now well we have 30 minutes to go possession changing half [Applause] hands well not giving the opposition a look in that's strong play could play it in he simply couldn't beat the first [Applause] Defender and the attack looks promising [Applause] ties now moving the ball around nicely as they try to get themselves back within a [Applause] goal just the clearance that was called for [Applause] losing his physical strength to make sure he doesn't lose the ball and a strong tackle def it's with Jo Canelo and that is going to be a free kick well the the referee won't be quite as lenient next time got to tread more carefully substitution time it is here [Applause] [Music] [Applause] now we're inside the finyl 15 [Applause] minutes trying to open them up that is a very fine challenge in difficult circumstances he's protecting it [Applause] well Cristiano Ronaldo return to Ronaldo onto Silva and a goal if there were any remaining doubts that will settle the [Applause] issue well as you can see he doesn't mess about here does he he's strong well balanced and skillful that's a top class finish [Applause] well if there were any lingering doubts about the outcome surely they now have been removed verich the Defenders know they need to get tighter [Applause] ties determined defending now the Counterattack looks on Dio Dalo and showing fine Vision the supporters want to see him have a go chesko this attack looks highly promising PS it back vital [Applause] intervention sides blocked again well adding up all the stoppages we will have two extra minutes Ruben Neves really good interception really effective shielding under the pressure and now it's all over and Portugal have made it through to the final here at the Euros well it was such a dominant performance from start to finish they dictated the tempo for large parts of the game and were absolutely lethal in front of goal after a performance like that they have to be favorites going into that final now surely it's theirs to lose well analyzing the game Bernardo Silva gave a very good account of himself sum up his contribution for us well that performance sums him up really you're never disappointed with what he gives you such a good player [Applause]