Beach keeps Pharaohs at bay; Socceroos force extra time in round of 32 clash

Two headers, both off Egyptian heads, put their round of 32 contest against Australia at 1-1 at the end of the second half. 

Egypt launched waves of attacks on the Aussie goal in added time, but Patrick Beach kept them at bay. The goalkeeper was incredible in the dying moments of the second half, with a smart one-handed save to deny Ramy Rabia.

Beach also kept out a Mohamed Salah attempt on goal and another from Attia. Souttar blocked Haissem Hassan's goal-bound effort as Australia forced extra time.  

Mohamed Hany headed into his own net in the 55th minute to give Australia the equaliser. Emam Ashour had put Egypt ahead in the 13th minute with a glancing header.

Australia had been knocking on the pyramid doors with more attempts, but rarely managed one on target in the first half. Volpato came close but could not trouble Mostafa Shoubir in the Egyptian goal.

At the other end, Al Ahly midfielder Ashour had stayed onside to flick a header from a Karim Hafez cross. The Egyptians are on a three-match unbeaten run in the World Cup.

Australia are the last remaining side in the tournament registered with the Asian Football Confederation. The winner of the match will face either Argentina or Cape Verde in the round of 16 in Atlanta on July 7.