Australia coach Tony Popovic defended his decision to switch goalkeepers for the penalty shootout that they ultimately lost to Egypt to bow out in the World Cup last 32 on Friday in Texas.

Coach Tony Popovic swung a few surprise moves ahead of the group-stage games. As his team prepares for a sudden-death match against Egypt, we rate Australian player’s performance…

Australia is through to the World Cup knockout rounds for a third time, playing a Pharaohs side who Popovic says will give the Socceroos their toughest challenge.