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Watch: Seijas' failed Panenka lands straight in Romero's hands

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The worst Panenka you'll ever see took place at Gillette Stadium on Saturday.

Just when it looked like Venezuela was set to be rewarded for an excellent 10-minute spell against Argentina in the Copa America Centenario's quarter-finals, a horrific, comical moment took place.

After Venezuela was awarded a penalty kick just minutes before the interval, Luis Manuel Seijas attempted a Panenka that Sergio Romero read like a book and caught while barely flinching, maintaining Argentina's 2-0 lead.

Seijas wasn't included in Venezuela's initial starting XI but replaced Adalberto Penaranda after the latter suffered an injury while warming up.

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