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Watch: Xhaka's horror penalty opens door for Poland win

Reuters

Penalties always demands a villain, and in Saturday's Round of 16 contest between Poland and Switzerland, that unfortunate soul was Swiss star Granit Xhaka.

Related: Poland beats Switzerland on penalties to secure quarter-final berth

It was a cruel twist of fate for the newly minted Arsenal man, who was arguably his side's best player throughout the competition, but saw his wayward strike open the door for the Poles' eventual 5-4 win.

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