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Santiago Vergini scores a stunning own goal

He couldn’t have hit it any better.

by Ryan Rosenblatt
Chris Brunskill

The ball came free in the box and Santiago Vergini was first to it. He showed a poacher's instinct in finding the ball, then let rip a hellacious shot that left the goalkeeper no chance. It was a thing of beauty.

Oh, and it was an own goal so whoops!

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