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Egypt Clinches First-Ever World Cup Knockout Stage Win Over Australia

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 came in Egypt's fourth World Cup. Australia is now 0-3 in the knockout round. Egypt will next face either defending champion Argentina or Cape Verde in the round of 16 on Tuesday in Atlanta. Harry Soutar opened the shootout by missing high for Australia, and 18-year-old Lucas...