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Spain beat 10-man Switzerland on penalties to reach Euro 2020 semis

The match had gone to penalties after their last-eight tie had ended in a 1-1 draw. Even the extra time wasn`t able to separate the two sides before it all came down to the penalty shootouts for deciding the winner.

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Spain`s goalkeeper Unai Simon (C) celebrates with team mates after winning the UEFA EURO 2020 quarter-final football match between Switzerland and Spain at the Saint Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg. Pic/AFP

Spain`s goalkeeper Unai Simon (C) celebrates with team mates after winning the UEFA EURO 2020 quarter-final football match between Switzerland and Spain at the Saint Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg. Pic/AFP

Mikel Oyarzabal held his nerves to score the crucial penalty as Spain entered the semi-finals of the ongoing Euro 2020 after beating Switzerland 3-1 on penalties on Friday. The match had gone to penalties after their last-eight tie had ended in a 1-1 draw. Even the extra time wasn`t able to separate the two sides before it all came down to the penalty shootouts for deciding the winner.

In the match, it was a dream start for Spain as the side took the lead within eight minutes of the play. Jordi Alba`s shot from range took a big deflection off Denis Zakaria. It was the tenth own goal of the ongoing Euro 2020.

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