Soccer-Penalties taken 'in the zone' put Egypt in World Cup round of 16
Egypt advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 after defeating Australia in a penalty shootout. Coach Hossam Hassan credited the team's success to maintaining mental focus during the high-pressure kicks.
Why it matters
Egypt's first-ever knockout stage win at a World Cup marks a significant milestone for the national team.
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 3 (Reuters) - Egypt's players were encouraged to blot out all distractions and just concentrate on delivering their kicks, coach Hossam Hassan said after they converted all their penalties to overcome Australia in a shootout to advance at the World Cup on Friday.
Reporting on match outcomes and quotes from team management.
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