# Popovic's Penalty Gamble Backfires | Sydney News

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Published: 2026-07-04T01:53:34+00:00
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The Socceroos’ World Cup dreams ended in heartbreak after a penalty shootout loss to Egypt, sparked by a bold — and controversial — late substitution. Coach Tony Popovic pulled goalkeeper Patrick Beach, the tournament’s top-saver, for veteran Mat Ryan in the final moments of extra time. Ryan, who had been kept in the dark until minutes before the decision, failed to stop any of Egypt’s penalties, while Beach — the man who’d kept the team alive all tournament — watched from the bench. The move echoed a 2022 heroics moment with Andrew Redmayne, but this time, Popovic’s gamble backfired, leaving fans and the coach to grapple with a painful, high-stakes miscalculation. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d25fc0425101b217

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