'Worst Decision In Sports History': Australia's GK Switch For Penalty Shootout Backfires As Socceroos Crash Out To Egypt
Australia's decision to substitute goalkeeper Alex Beach for veteran Matt Ryan before the penalty shootout against Egypt backfired as the Socceroos crashed out of the FIFA World Cup. Beach, one of Australia's standout performers, had produced a crucial stoppage-time save to force penalties. Ryan, however, failed to stop a single spot-kick as Egypt won the shootout 4-2.