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Mohamed Hany records multiple World Cup own goals after Egypt v Australia set piece

sportsJul 3, 202618404

Egypt progressed to the World Cup Round of 16 after a 1-1 draw with Australia in Dallas that Egypt won 4, 2 on penalties. Mohamed Hany headed an own goal to level the game at 1-1, giving him two career own goals at men's World Cups and making him the first man to record multiple own goals in the tournament. Mohamed Salah was named Man of the Match and scored in the shootout as Egypt converted four penalties to Australia’s two. Australia introduced a substitute goalkeeper for the shootout; Lucas Herrington missed his penalty and Harry Souttar also missed, helping send Egypt through. A sample post noted this is Egypt’s first advancement to the knockout stage in World Cup history.