Salah says ‘had to do it’ after coolest of penalties in World Cup win
A nerveless Mohamed Salah said he decided only at the last moment to chip in his penalty under massive pressure to help Egypt into the World Cup last 16 on Friday.
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Popovic targets elite status to gain respect for Australia
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 3 : Australia coach Tony Popovic wants them to establish themselves among world football's elite in an effort to gain greater respect from officials after seeing his side exit the World Cup in a penalty shootout against Egypt on Friday.
Penalties taken 'in the zone' put Egypt in World Cup round of 16
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 3 : Egypt's players were encouraged to blot out all distractions and just concentrate on delivering their kicks, coach Hossam Hassan said after they converted all their penalties to overcome Australia in a shootout to advance at the World Cup on Friday.
Egypt edge Australia on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
ARLINGTON, Texas: Mohamed Salah scored the coolest of penalties as Egypt made history by beating Australia 4-2 on spot-kicks to reach the World Cup last 16 on Friday (Jul 3).
Egyptian history makers breaking new ground for Africa's most successful nation
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 3 : For all their dominance of African football, Egypt’s World Cup history has been underwhelming, so Friday’s success over Australia and progress to the last 16 will count among their finest hours.
Egypt wins World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty shootout edge 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 in Alrlington, Texas.
Egypt hold nerve to sink Australia on penalties and reach World Cup round of 16
ARLINGTON, Texas: Egypt held their nerve to move into the World Cup last 16 with a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Australia on Friday (Jul 3) following a 1-1 draw after extra time at Dallas Stadium.