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VIDEO: Back-Heeled Penalty Not As Popular As You’d Think

Penalty-takers have tried any number of moves when stepping to the spot. But United Arab Emirates international Theyab Awana’s back-heeled penalty in a friendly against Lebanon may be the first of its kind.

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↵Awana’s coach was not particularly impressed with his player’s creativity, though, pulling him from the game and threatening him with suspension afterward. Awana, himself, reportedly apologized and the latest is that he won’t be punished.

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