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Why Australia changed goalies for penalties to Mathew Ryan from Patrick Beach
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Australia made a goalie substitution with two minutes left in extra time.
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The game was tied, and Patrick Beach trotted on. The captain, Mathew Ryan, came into the game.
It was a massively bold mood with things tied 1-1 against Egypt in the World Cup Round of 32.
And there was just one reason to do it.
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Why did Australia change goalies?
Australia wanted Ryan in the game for penalty kicks.
Assuming there was no late change in score, it would go to the spot to determine who advances to the Round of 16.
Ryan is the experienced captain of Australia, but he lost his starting spot for this World Cup to Beach.
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Clearly, the Aussies decided that they wanted Ryan's experience in net for penalties.
Will it work? That will determine how everyone feels about this move.
But it's a bold, exciting call.
It just adds to the drama of the finish.
