Herrington misses as Australia crash out to Egypt on penalties

Out on penalties, Egypt heartbreak

Your World Cup is over. Australia 0–0 Egypt, and then 4–2 on penalties in the Round of 32 on Thursday night (1) (2) (3). The Socceroos held firm for 120 minutes, but the shootout ripped it away.

Beach sub and Herrington's penalty

The moment everyone will debate: Patrick Beach came on for Mat Ryan before the shootout (1). Lucas Herrington, the teenager who made history starting every match this tournament, stepped up and missed the decisive penalty (1). A brutal end to a breakout campaign for the kid.

Salah danced, Messi next

Mohamed Salah did not score in open play, but he buried his penalty and celebrated hard afterwards (3) (5) (6). Footage showed him dancing in the streets with Egypt fans after the win (5). He called it better than any other achievement in his career (6). Egypt now face Argentina and Lionel Messi in the Round of 16 (6).

Fan reactions

The Beach substitution is the main talking point among Australian supporters online. Lots of frustration, fans feel Ryan was let down by the coaching staff, not the other way around. The Herrington miss stings, but most are saying the 18-year-old will come back stronger. See the full discussion on r/Aleague.