•Survives Socceroos scare

The Socceroos have crashed out of the World Cup after a shattering loss to Egypt on penalties in Dallas on Saturday morning (AEST).

After the scores were deadlocked at 1-1, Australia rode their luck in extra-time before the match was decided in a dramatic shootout.

Veteran goalkeeper Mat Ryan was subbed on for the shootout and took the captain’s armband.

But it was the stand-in skipper in Harry Souttar who faulted first, blazing the opening spot kick horribly over the bar to give Egypt the early advantage.

Egypt converted their first penalty before Jackson Irvine calmly dispatched his for the Socceroos.

Awer Mabil answered Egypt’s next successful penalty before superstar Mo Salah produced an audacious chip down the middle to score.

Socceroos youngster Lucas Herrington then stepped up but his penalty hit the crossbar to put Egypt on the brink of victory.

Hossam Hassan then etched himself into history by scoring the winning penalty and giving Egypt their first ever knockout win.

It was heartbreak for the Socceroos after such a brilliant tournament.

Australia trailed in the 13th minute after Amam Ashour headed home at the back post, but were back on level terms early in the second half courtesy of an own goal.

Neither side could find the winner in regulation time with Socceroos goalkeeper Patrick Beach producing a stunning save in the final minutes to ensure the match headed extra-time.

Egypt dominated the extra period, but the Socceroos produced some heroic defending to send the match to penalties.

Ashour opened the scoring for Egypt, heading home a quality cross from Karim Hafez to help secure the Pharaohs their first ever knockout win at a World Cup.

While it was a good finish, Ashour was basically unmarked at the back post in a rare defensive breakdown from the Socceroos, who have been so solid throughout the tournament.

The ball sailed over Aziz Behich and Nestory Irankunda was caught ball watching to allow Ashour to coast in.