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Egypt in history-making World Cup win over Australia to reach round of 16
Egypt’s first win in a knockout game at the World Cup set up a last-16 meeting with Argentina or Cabo Verde in Atlanta on Tuesday.
Egypt in history-making World Cup win over Australia to reach round of 16
Egypt's Mohamed Salah and teammates celebrate after Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the penalty past Australia's Mathew Ryan to win the shootout. / Reuters

Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties to advance to the World Cup last 16 after a 1-1 draw at the end of extra time on Friday.

Hossam Abdelmaguid tucked away the winning penalty after Australia missed two.

Egypt's Emam Ashour opened the scoring after 13 minutes, heading home Karim Hafez’s cross. It was the 250th goal of the tournament.

Australia equalised 10 minutes into the second half as Aiden O'Neill’s free kick was headed into his own net by Mohamed Hany for his second own goal of the tournament.

Egypt’s first win in a knockout game at the World Cup set up a last-16 meeting with Argentina or Cabo Verde in Atlanta on Tuesday.

Argentina and Cabo Verde meet in Miami later on Friday.

SOURCE:Reuters