Egypt wins in World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty shootout edge over Australia

ARLINGTON: (Jul 4) (AP) Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the deciding goal in a shootout, and Egypt won its debut in the World Cup knockout round by beating Australia 4-2 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw Friday.

Australia goalkeeper Mathew Ryan didn’t stop any of Egypt’s four shots after replacing starter Patrick Beach late in extra time.

The victory comes in Egypt’s fourth World Cup. Australia is now 0-3 in the knockout round.