The game saw both teams battle intensely over 120 minutes, with Portugal limiting Slovenia to just 1.87 expected goals. Cristiano Ronaldo, at 39 years old, played a crucial role, scoring Portugal's first penalty in extra time after missing an earlier spot-kick.
Goalkeeper Costa emerged as the hero for Martinez's men, saving all three of Slovenia's penalty attempts, including a crucial stop against Sesko late in the game. Slovenia managed 0.5 expected goals overall, but Costa's outstanding performance ensured their efforts were in vain.
Portugal now looks ahead to a challenging encounter with France in the next round, aiming to continue their journey in the tournament.