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Sevilla beats Benfica in Europa League final

GRAHAM DUNBAR
AP Sports Writer

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Sevilla goalkeeper Beto saved two Benfica penalty kicks in the shootout Wednesday to win the Europa League, yet another international title for Spain.

Sevilla substitute Kevin Gameiro scored the decisive kick to seal a 4-2 shootout win. The teams played a 0-0 draw throughr extra time.

Benfica dominated regulation time, but was denied a goal by key blocks from Sevilla defenders. The Portuguese club stretched its streak of losses in European competition finals to eight since its last title 52 years ago.

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