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Spain s dreadful record from the penalty spot didn t stop the team from reaching the European Championship semifinals.
Thankfully for the Spanish, Switzerland fared worse in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw.
Mikel Oyarzabal converted the decisive spot kick to clinch a 3-1 shootout victory for Spain, which is two wins away from emulating the country s golden generation that captured European titles in 2008 and 2012.
The Spanish celebrations were of relief as much as joy, with players and members of the coaching staff sprinting onto the field inside Saint Petersburg Stadium and jumping on Oyarzabal. Many of the Swiss players fell to their knees inside the center circle.
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