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07/03 15:58 CDT Egypt wins in World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty
shootout edge over Australia
Egypt wins in World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty shootout edge
over Australia
By SCHUYLER DIXON
AP Sports Writer
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) --- Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the clinching 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.
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