Egypt edges Australia on penalties, dedicates win to Palestine as Gaza rejoices

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Egypt edges Australia on penalties, dedicates win to Palestine as Gaza rejoices
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Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, with Emam Ashour’s 13th-minute opener and a second-half own goal by Mohamed Hany levelling. Coach Hossam Hassan dedicated the victory to Palestinians and carried both Egyptian and Palestinian flags as Gaza celebrated amid destruction, while a pre-match altercation with Dallas police was later resolved.

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