Egypt coach dedicates World Cup win to Palestine as Arab world celebrates
- Fans in Gaza celebrated Egypt’s win at match screenings held against the backdrop of bombed buildings.
- Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has dedicated his team’s World Cup knockout win over Australia to the people of Palestine, who joined the rest of the Arab world in celebrating the historic victory through the night.
- Egypt held their nerve to beat Australia 4-2 on penalties and secure their first World Cup knockout victory following a 1-1 draw after extra time in a cagey Round of 32 match at Dallas Stadium on Friday.
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- Egypt held their nerve to beat Australia 4-2 on penalties and secure their first World Cup knockout victory following a 1-1 draw after extra time in a cagey Round of 32 match at Dallas Stadium on Friday.
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- Fans in Gaza celebrated Egypt’s win at match screenings held against the backdrop of bombed buildings.
- Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has dedicated his team’s World Cup knockout win over Australia to the people of Palestine, who joined the rest of the Arab world in celebrating the historic victory through the night.
Sources: RFI, Al Jazeera