Bruno Fernandes stepped up to the penalty spot and calmly converted his kick, securing Portugal's place in the quarter-finals. The Manchester United captain's unwavering confidence and skill under pressure were on full display as he rolled the ball past Slovenia's goalkeeper Oblak, sending his teammates into raptures.
Fernandes' penalty was hailed as "cold" and "gangsta" by fans, who praised his composure and precision in a high-pressure situation. The match had ended goalless after 120 minutes, with Cristiano Ronaldo having missed a penalty in regular time, but Fernandes remained unfazed, relying on his impressive penalty record to see Portugal through.
With only six misses out of 60 attempts in his career, Fernandes' unique run-up, which includes a hop, skip, and jump, has become a signature move, striking fear into the hearts of opposing goalkeepers. His ability to fire his shot into one of the corners once the goalkeeper has made his move has proven to be a winning formula, and this occasion was no different.
As Portugal celebrates its hard-fought victory, Fernandes' performance is being hailed as a masterclass in calmness and skill. Manchester United fans took to social media to praise their captain, with one fan saying, "Watching this Bruno Fernandes penalty again, as cool as you like." Another fan added, "Can't stop thinking about Bruno's penalty man, he was so gangsta."
With Portugal set to face France in the quarter-finals on Friday, Fernandes is expected to start, and fans are eagerly anticipating another impressive performance from their captain. Will he continue to inspire his team and lead them to glory? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain - Bruno Fernandes has cemented his place as a penalty kick legend.