Egypt Makes World Cup History

Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the decisive penalty in the shootout to send Egypt through to the round of 16 in their fourth World Cup appearance. Mohamed Salah started despite a hamstring injury, joining Mahmoud Saber, Ramy Rabia and Abdelmaguid as successful penalty takers for Egypt. Australia remains winless in World Cup knockout matches after Jackson Irvine and Awer Mabil scored their penalties. zeppelin.cool

Emam Ashour gave Egypt an early lead in the 13th minute before Egypt defender Mohamed Hany became the first player to score two own-goals in the same World Cup, equalizing for Australia in the 55th. Egypt will face either Argentina or Cape Verde on Tuesday in Atlanta.