Australia goalkeepers blindsided by late keeper swap in 4-2 shootout loss
In the World Cup knockout stage, Australia faced Egypt and fell 4-2 in the penalty shootout. Goalkeepers Patrick Beach started the match, but a last‑minute change introduced Mathew Ryan as the replacement keeper.
The unexpected swap left both keepers bewildered as Ryan took part in the shootout, while Egypt converted four spot‑kicks to advance.
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