Australia goalkeepers Patrick Beach and Mathew Ryan were both unaware that a substitution would be made during the penalty shootout against Egypt on Friday. The decision to replace Beach with Ryan for the shootout following a 0-0 draw has drawn criticism.
According to yahoo sports, Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach had no idea he was going to be taken off for the World Cup penalty shootout with Egypt. Coach Tony Popovic came under fire for the decision.
ESPN reported that both Patrick Beach and Mathew Ryan were surprised by the late substitution that saw Ryan enter the match for the penalty shootout. Australia lost the shootout 4-2.
Beach was not informed of the change prior to the shootout, according to yahoo sports.
The decision has prompted questions about Popovic’s management of the goalkeeping situation and communication with his players. ESPN noted that both keepers were taken by surprise.
No further details regarding the reasoning behind the substitution have been publicly released as of this report.
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