ARLINGTON, Texas -- Egypt beat Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout Friday as the African nation advanced in a knockout round match for the first time at the World Cup.
Egypt made all four of their spot kicks -- with Mohamed Salah chipping down the middle on his attempt and Hossam Abdelmaguid netting the decisive kick -- while Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington missed attempts for Australia after the game had ended 1-1 after extra time.
Just before the shootout, Australia coach Tony Popovic made a switch at goalkeeper, bringing on veteran Mathew Ryan to replace starter Patrick Beach.
"I think if you look at, OK, it didn't work, so we can look at many things on in the reasons behind it," Popovich said after the game. "But Maty is experienced and I think if you look at his record in saving penalties, Patrick is new as a goalkeeper, not just in with the national team, but even in club football. And I just felt that Maty's experience would be the difference.
"In the end. It didn't, it didn't work out that way, but not, not because of Matty's poor judgment or lack of ability. They took really good penalties.
The late goalkeeper switch to the 34-year-old Ryan, for his 105th international appearance, came despite several strong saves from the 22-year-old Beach, who was playing in only his sixth game for the Socceroos.
After the game, Beach said the change came as a surprise to him.
"I'm not sure, you'll have to talk to the coaches about that. I found out at the same time you guys did," Beach told reporters. "There's obviously a plan that was put in place, and it wasn't for us to know about. Our job is just to focus on the game and what's happening in the moment. Obviously, there was a general decision and discussion that was had. And that's it. The coaches made a decision.
"And, as far as it goes, Maty and I, he had to do the job; whatever works best for the team and brings the best outcome for our team."
Egypt defender Mohamed Hany had a second own goal of this World Cup allowing Australia to even the score at 1-1. It was the 13th own goal so far at the World Cup, breaking the record of 12 set in 2018.
That came only minutes after Hany remained down on the field after a collision with Australia midfielder Connor Metcalfe when they were going for the ball near the Egypt goal.
Concerned Egypt teammates immediately signaled for help, and Hany was tended to for several minutes -- apparently for a possible concussion -- before being allowed to remain in the match. Medical personnel waited nearby with a stretcher, though it was never used.
Hany also had an own goal in Egypt's 1-1 draw against Belgium in the group stage.
Emam Ashour scored in the 13th minute for Egypt, who were making their debut in the knockout round of the World Cup. Australia were looking for a first knockout victory in their third try.
The two teams were all square in the 30 minutes of extra time, and the game went to a shootout with Egypt the much steadier of the two teams from the spot.
Salah said he felt the responsibility as a senior player, but added he made a very late decision on his method to try a Panenka on his try from the spot.
"I decided last minute, I don't know if it's my last World Cup so I had to do it," Salah said after the match.
On the significance of the victory, the former Liverpool star added: "It's history: I told the boys before the game this is the biggest stage you can play in your life."
The victory comes in Egypt's fourth World Cup. Australia are now 0-3 in the knockout round. Egypt, who lost in the round of 16 to Hungary in 1934, will face the winner of Friday's game between Argentina and Cape Verde.
Information from The Associated Press and PA was used in this report. ESPN writer Joey Lynch also contributed.
