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Egypt sink Australia on penalties to secure first World Cup knockout win

Egypt Australia World Cup Mohamed Salah Omar Marmoush Harry Souttar Patrick Beach Tony Popovic Cristian Volpato Emam Ashour
Egypt's Mostafa Zico (left) and Mohamed Salah celebrate after the match as Egypt qualify for the Round of 16 stage of the World Cup on Friday. (Photo: Reuters)

ARLINGTON - ​Egypt held their nerve to beat Australia 4-2 on penalties ‌and secure their first World Cup knockout victory following a 1-1 draw after extra time in a cagey last-32 match at Dallas Stadium on Friday.

Hossam Abdelmaguid rolled in the winning spot-kick after Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington missed from 12 yards for the Australians to send Egypt into a last-16 clash with Argentina or Cape Verde.

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