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Egypt Stuns Australia in Penalty Drama | San Antonio News
Egypt stunned Australia in a dramatic penalty shootout, winning 4-2 after a 1-1 draw in their World Cup round of 32 clash. Australia’s hopes crumbled when 18-year-old Lucas Herrington missed his spot-kick, while goalkeeper Mathew Ryan — making his 105th cap — failed to stop any of Egypt’s four penalties. Coach Graham Arnold admitted the substitution strategy, aimed at leveraging Ryan’s penalty experience over younger starter Patrick Beach, backfired — though he praised Egypt’s clinical finishing. The move mirrors past high-stakes gambles like Australia’s own penalty keeper swap four years ago…
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