Egypt's "Penalty Shootout" Experience – They Are Not Afraid of Dragging into Extra Time

Brothers, Egypt's Round of 32 match against Australia might be even more thrilling than Argentina's game against Cape Verde.

Egypt battled Australia for 120 minutes, ending 1-1, and finally advanced dramatically through a penalty shootout. Despite the huge physical exhaustion, the penalty shootout victory gave the Egyptian players tremendous psychological confidence. They know – even if it comes down to penalties, we are not afraid.

Egypt's goalkeeper performed brilliantly in the penalty shootout, which is their biggest hidden advantage. If Argentina cannot settle the match in regular time and it goes to penalties, the Egyptian players will be more relaxed mentally than Argentina. Although Argentina has the experience of a World Cup champion, a penalty shootout is always a 50-50 gamble.

Egypt's head coach Hossam Hassan said before the match: "We have nothing left to lose." That statement hit the nail on the head. Egypt has already made history; reaching the quarterfinals is icing on the cake, while losing to the defending champion is normal. A team without pressure is often calmer in a penalty shootout.

Argentina's goal must be – to settle the match within 90 minutes. If it drags into extra time or even penalties, Egypt's psychological advantage will be very significant. Scaloni will surely demand that his players attack with full force from the first minute, striving to take an early lead.

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