The goals, minute by minute
- 13'Emam AshourGoal · 0-1
- 55'Mohamed HanyOwn goal · 1-1
- 120'Mahmoud SaberPenalty · 1-2
- 120'Jackson IrvinePenalty · 2-2
- 120'Ramy RabiaPenalty · 2-3
- 120'Awer MabilPenalty · 3-3
- 120'Mohamed SalahPenalty · 3-4
- 120'Hossam AbdelmaguidPenalty · 3-5
The preview
Written before the match. We've left it as it was, even where the game said otherwise.
Context
Australia (2nd Group D) vs Egypt (2nd Group G) · knockout
Level of the teams
Australia: physical and intense, disciplined and well-conditioned, solid at the back.
Egypt: led by Mohamed Salah, dangerous on the counter and with individual
pedigree up front.
Key factors
- Egypt has more pedigree and attacking danger with Salah.
- Australia relies on order, physicality and set pieces.
- An even tie: could be settled by a detail or on penalties.
Prediction
Result in 90': 1-1 draw (alternative: 2-1 Egypt)
- Australia win: ~30%
- Draw: ~30%
- Egypt win: ~40%
Advances: Egypt (~57%)
Player to watch: Mohamed Salah, can decide the game on his own.
Final verdict, Confidence: medium
An even tie. Egypt is a slight favorite on Salah's pedigree, but Australia is
organized and hard to beat. Likely a tight finish.