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In their previous match, the Pharaohs had beaten New Zealand to record their first victory on the world stage. Now they are celebrating an Antipodean double after a shootout triumph secured by Hossam Abdelmaguid after misses by Australia\u2019s Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Honestly it's incredible, because you know that in Egypt there are 120 million people you've made happy today, and you know that today there will be celebrations across the whole country,\u201d said Hassan to FIFA.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cKnowing that you made so many people happy makes you happy too. I think it's a perfect day. We're very happy, we're already looking forward to celebrating in the locker room. Afterward, we expect a lot of Egyptian people waiting for us at the hotel. Today is a day to celebrate.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Egypt had gained an early lead in the game through Emam Ashour but Mohamed Hany\u2019s second-half own goal meant a tight game went all the way to penalties with Hossam Hassan\u2019s still-unbeaten side prevailing to set up a Round of 16 tie in Atlanta on July 8 against the winners of the Argentina v Cabo Verde tie.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Honestly,(it was) a match full of emotion,\" said Hassan. \"We started off winning, then they equalised. There were chances on both sides. In the end, everyone knows that with penalties, either you get through or you're eliminated. There was a lot of pressure, but in the end, thank God, we managed to win. We've entered Egypt's history. Today is a perfect day.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Goalkeeper Mostafa Shoubir, whose father Ahmed anchored the Egyptian net at Italia '90, was rock solid again on the day for the Pharaohs and hailed the battling spirit displayed during the 120 minutes and spot kicks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Honestly,(it was) a match full of emotion,\" said Hassan. \"We started off winning, then they equalised. There were chances on both sides. In the end, everyone knows that with penalties, either you get through or you're eliminated. There was a lot of pressure, but in the end, thank God, we managed to win. We've entered Egypt's history. Today is a perfect day.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"History is written. We can't believe that we did this to achieve this level. Since the first day for us here, we spoke with each other that we will not come here to play only the group stage and go back home. We tried our best and then luck was with us. Of course, God gave us a lot and we appreciate that and we hope to continue more,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n