Egypt 1-1 Australia: Egypt Win 4-2 On Penalties
- Egypt went ahead early through Emam Ashour
- Australia levelled when Mohamed Hany turned the ball into his own net
- The match finished 1-1 after extra time
- Egypt scored all four penalties in the shootout
- Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the decisive penalty
- Mohamed Salah started despite his injury concern and scored in the shootout
- Egypt are through to face Argentina in R16
- Australia are out, so all Australia fantasy picks should leave R16 squads
Egypt are alive. It was not pretty, it was not calm, but knockout football does not care. Emam Ashour gave Egypt the perfect start, Australia dragged the game back through a Mohamed Hany own goal, then Egypt held their nerve from the spot.
For fantasy, the big story is simple: Egypt have a nightmare R16 tie against Argentina, but Salah (10.0) is still Salah. He is the one Egyptian player who can break a difficult match on penalties, set pieces or one big transition moment.
Team Stats
Australia had the cleaner chances. Three big chances, the better xG on target and more corners tells you Egypt had to suffer. Egypt's shot count looks fine at 16, but only one was on target, so this was more about survival, set plays and penalty nerve than attacking control.
That matters for R16. Egypt are not a team to stack against Argentina. Their defensive players are cheap, but this is not a friendly Shield spot. The fantasy case is Salah, and even he is more of a brave upside pick than a safe captain.
Expected Goals: Egypt v Australia
Player Stats
| Player | Team | Price | Match read | Fantasy verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Salah | Egypt | 10.0 | Started, carried Egypt's star threat and scored in the shootout | Still Egypt's only premium fantasy route, but Argentina make him a high-risk R16 pick. |
| Emam Ashour | Egypt | 4.6 | Scored the opener and gave Egypt their best fantasy return | Cheap and live, but the Argentina fixture keeps his ceiling lower than the elite midfielders. |
| Hossam Abdelmaguid | Egypt | 3.6 | Scored the winning penalty and showed huge nerve | Great story, but defenders against Argentina are not where the safe points are. |
| Mostafa Shobeir | Egypt | 3.5 | Egypt survived pressure and reached the shootout | Cheap goalkeeper, but Argentina's attack makes him a save-volume punt rather than a clean-sheet pick. |
| Mohamed Hany | Egypt | 3.6 | Own goal brought Australia level | Avoid for R16 unless you are desperate for price. The matchup is brutal. |
| Jackson Irvine | Australia | - | Scored in the shootout and battled through midfield | Australia are eliminated. |
| Aziz Behich | Australia | - | Australia created enough to win the tie | Australia are eliminated. |
Demon Notes
- Egypt showed knockout nerve, but Argentina are a major step up.
- Salah (10.0) is the only Egyptian attacker you can seriously talk yourself into for R16.
- Emam Ashour (4.6) is the budget name after scoring, but do not chase him over stronger confirmed fixtures unless you need the money.
- Egypt defenders are cheap, but cheap is not enough against Messi and Argentina.
- Australia players should be removed from R16 plans now.
What It Means For Argentina v Egypt
Argentina v Egypt is a brilliant fantasy split. Argentina bring the control, the better route, the stronger projections and the cleaner captain options. Egypt bring Salah and tournament emotion.
If you are playing sensible R16 fantasy, Argentina should be the side you prioritise. If you are chasing rank, Salah (10.0) is the chaos pick, but the price is heavy when Argentina players project better.
Best Players To Pick From Argentina v Egypt
| Name | Price | Expected points | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lionel Messi | 10.0 | 8.9 | Egypt |
| Lautaro Martinez | 8.8 | 6.5 | Egypt |
| Lisandro Martinez | 4.6 | 6.5 | Egypt |
| Alexis Mac Allister | 6.6 | 6.4 | Egypt |
| Cristian Romero | 4.9 | 6.0 | Egypt |
| Emiliano Martinez | 5.0 | 5.8 | Egypt |
| Mohamed Salah | 10.0 | 4.9 | Argentina |
- Messi (10.0) is the standout R16 name from this fixture and sits well clear of Salah on expected points.
- Lautaro Martinez (8.8) is a strong forward route if you want Argentina attack but cannot stretch elsewhere.
- Lisandro Martinez (4.6), Cristian Romero (4.9) and Emiliano Martinez (5.0) are the safer Argentina defensive reads.
- Salah (10.0) is still capable of a moment, but his price needs a return against one of the best sides left.
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