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Ibrahimovic offers support to Australia’s Herrington after World Cup penalty heartbreak

TEXAS, USA: Zlatan Ibrahimovic ‌showed his warmer side by sending words of encouragement to Australian teenager Lucas Herrington after his penalty miss against Egypt in the World Cup round-of-32 shootout. The 18-year-old center back struck the crossbar with Australia’s fourth spot-kick, leaving Hossam Abdelmaguid with the opportunity to seal victory for Egypt, which he duly did. Harry Souttar also missed for Australia. Australia lost 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra time ‌on Friday, extending ‌their wait for a first ‌knockout-round ⁠victory at the showpiece ⁠tournament. “Penalty is like lottery. You score, you become a hero, you don’t score, sadly you become zero,” Sweden great Ibrahimovic said on Fox, where he is working as a World Cup analyst. “I just want to reach out to Herrington. You’re 18-years-old, ⁠you’re young, this is just the beginning ‌of your career. “You stepping ‌up there, you showed a lot of courage, not ‌everybody will do that.

Argentina's hard-fought win over Cape Verde raises questions

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 4 : Argentina advanced to the World Cup last 16 with a 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde, but the reigning champions left the match with new doubts after being pushed to the brink by the tournament debutants.

Egypt coach dedicates historic World Cup win to ‘good people’ of Palestine

BEIRUT: Shortly after Egypt made history by reaching a World Cup 16th round for first time by beating Australia, their coach celebrated the victory by waving a Palestinian flag. Hossam Hassan’s players had just won their Round of 32 match against Australia in a penalty shootout at Dallas Stadium on Friday when he carried a Palestinian flag and headed to one of the corners to celebrate the historic win. Videos of Hassan celebrating while carrying the flags of Palestine and Egypt went viral. “My heart and soul are with the good people of Palestine. I thank them very much for being happy for us.

Penalty heartbreak for Australia vs. Egypt as World Cup knockout win still eludes Socceroos - ESPN

ARLINGTON, Texas — Deep in the heart of Texas, the Socceroos had theirs broken. After 120 minutes of football could not separate the two teams, Hossam Abdelmaguid fired home a decisive penalty in the shootout that sent Egypt to the FIFA World Cup round of 16 and sent Australia packing Friday.

Saturday sport: Ireland trail Australia in Nations Championship

It is Ireland 12, Australia 24 in their Nations Championship clash in Sydney.

Salah and Egypt seize their chance

DALLAS: After a week in which Egypt’s coach Hossam Hassan fielded repeated questions about Australia’s physical advantages and Mohamed Salah’s fitness, it felt fitting that the Pharaohs’ biggest match on the world stage since 1934 began with the two captains — 175 cm Salah and the Socceroos’ 2-meter tower Harry Souttar — standing together in the center circle.

Ibrahimovic offers support to Australia's Herrington after World Cup penalty heartbreak

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 3 : Zlatan Ibrahimovic showed his warmer side by sending words of encouragement to Australian teenager Lucas Herrington after his penalty miss against Egypt in the World Cup round-of-32 shootout.

Australia goalkeepers were in dark about World Cup shootout switch

Arlington, United States: Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach had no idea he was going to be taken off for the World Cup penalty shootout with Egypt Friday as coach Tony Popovic came under fire for the baffling decision. Beach, 22, headed to the tournament as number two to seasoned Socceroos shot-stopper and captain Mathew Ryan. But in a shock he started every game and proved rock solid, only to be substituted deep into extra-time in the last 32 clash against Egypt in Dallas as penalties loomed. Popovic brought on Ryan but he failed to pull off a save and Egypt won 4-2 on spot kicks to set up a last-16 meeting with Argentina after the game finished at 1-1. “You have to talk to the coaches about that,” Beach told Australian media of the goalkeeping switch. “I found out at the same time you guys did. “Obviously there was a plan that was put in place, and it wasn’t for us to know about. “The coaches made a decision, and as far as it goes, Matty and I are here to do the job of whatever works best for the team and brings the best outcome for our team.” Ryan was similarly in the dark, saying: “No, no, I wasn’t told before the match.” Former Australian goalkeeper Mark Bosnich said he was “astounded” by the move, while another goalkeeping icon Mark Schwarzer added: “I personally believe that the goalkeeper who’s playing should stay in there.” Ex-Socceroo Robbie Slater called it a failure by the coaching staff. “Beach was in terrific form and now we will never know if that form translates to a saved goal in the penalty shootout,” he said in a column for The Australian newspaper. “Again, this is on the coaching staff and as far as I am concerned this is another fail.” Slater was similarly outraged by defender Lucas Herrington

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Ibrahimovic offers support to Australia’s Herrington after World Cup penalty heartbreak

Argentina's hard-fought win over Cape Verde raises questions

Egypt coach dedicates historic World Cup win to ‘good people’ of Palestine

Penalty heartbreak for Australia vs. Egypt as World Cup knockout win still eludes Socceroos - ESPN

Saturday sport: Ireland trail Australia in Nations Championship

Salah and Egypt seize their chance

Ibrahimovic offers support to Australia's Herrington after World Cup penalty heartbreak

Australia goalkeepers were in dark about World Cup shootout switch