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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Carl Markham

The Mat Ryan gamble that failed spectacularly as Egypt beat Australia on penalties

Mat Ryan (right) came on for the penalty shootout but didn’t save one spot-kick - (Reuters)

Egypt recorded their first World Cup knockout victory as Australia’s decision to send on goalkeeper Mat Ryan specifically for the penalty shoot-out failed to pay off.

Ryan replaced Patrick Beach with the score at 1-1 with 90 seconds remaining in a pre-determined tactic – however the former Brighton keeper failed to guess the right way, never mind get near any of Egypt’s attempts, as the African side prevailed 4-2 on spot-kicks.

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