Egypt beat Roos on PKs for 1st-ever knockout win

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Egypt beat Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout Friday as the African nation advanced in a knockout round match for the first time at the World Cup.

Egypt made all four of their spot kicks -- with Mohamed Salah chipping down the middle on his attempt -- while Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington missed attempts for Australia after the game had ended 1-1 after extra time.

Just before the shootout, Australia coach Tony Popovich made a switch at goalkeeper, bringing on veteran Mathew Ryan to replace starter Patrick Beach.

The move seemed harsh on Beach, who made a great save from Ramy Rabia to keep the scores level late in extra time, and ultimately proved worthless after Souttar ballooned his first attempt over and 18-year-old Herrington hit the crossbar.

Egypt defender Mohamed Hany had a second own-goal of this World Cup allowing Australia to even the score at 1-1. It was the 13th own-goal so far at the World Cup, breaking the record of 12 set in 2018.

That came only minutes after Hany remained down on the field after a collision with Australia midfielder Connor Metcalfe when they were going for the ball near the same net.

Concerned Egypt teammates immediately signaled for help, and Hany was tended to for several minutes -- apparently for a possible concussion -- before being allowed to remain in the match. Medical personnel waited nearby with a stretcher, though it was never used.

Hany also had an own-goal in Egypt's 1-1 draw against Belgium in the group stage.

Emam Ashour scored in the 13th minute for Egypt, who were making their debut in the knockout round of the World Cup. Australia were looking for a first knockout victory in the third try for the Socceroos.

The two teams were all square in the 30 minutes of extra time, and the game went to a shootout with Egypt the much steadier of the two teams from the spot.

Salah said he felt the responsibility as a senior player, but added he made a very late decision on his method to try a Panenka on his try from the spot.

"I decided last minute, I don't know if it's my last World Cup so I had to do it," Salah said after the match.

On the significance of the victory, the former Liverpool star added: "It's history: I told the boys before the game this is the biggest stage you can play in your life."

The victory comes in Egypt's fourth World Cup. Australia are now 0-3 in the knockout round. Egypt will face the winner of Friday's later game between Argentina and Cape Verde.

Information from The Associated Press and PA was used in this report.