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Egypt wins in World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty shootout edge over Australia

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No matter what Mohamed Salah decides about his future with Egyptian soccer — more World Cups or not — the star striker can say he was the captain for the country's first victory in the knockout round

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  1. WHNT

    Egypt wins in World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty shootout edge over Australia (opens WHNT)

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    WHNT's feed description

    No matter what Mohamed Salah decides about his future with Egyptian soccer — more World Cups or not — the star striker can say he was the captain for the country's first victory in the knockout round

  2. France 24

  3. The Guardian

    Egypt reach World Cup last 16 in shootout as Australia’s goalkeeper gamble backfires (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Hossam Abdelmaguid puffed out his cheeks, began his run up with exaggerated slowness, checked and then, as Mat Ryan fell to his left, put the ball to his right. Harry Souttar and the 18-year-old Lucas Herrington had already missed for Australia and Egypt, having scored all of their penalties, were t…

  4. The Boston Globe

    Egypt wins in World Cup knockout round debut in penalty shootout over Australia (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Egypt will next face either defending champion Argentina or Cape Verde in the round of 16 on Tuesday in Atlanta.

  5. NBC News

    Egypt wins in World Cup knockout round debut, edges out Australia on penalties (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The game was tied 1-1 late in extra time when Australia decided to bring in a new goalkeeper, Mathew Ryan, for the ensuing penalty shootout, which Egypt ended up winning 4-2.

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