Hany, it’s not funny! Egyptian defender makes history scoring two own goals at a single World Cup
Yesterday, Egypt wrote a new chapter in their football history, recording their first-ever victory in the World Cup knockout phase.In their fourth appearance, the Pharaohs advanced from the group stage for the first time and then took another step forward, beating Australia on penalties.Egypt join another African country in the Round of 16 of the WCHowever, apart from making history at the team level, one member of the Egyptian squad achieved a significant individual accomplishment, though an unfortunate and unwanted one.The seven-time African champions were 1-0 up from the 13th minute, when Emam Ashour broke the deadlock with his second goal of the tournament, and could have seen it out before extra time and penalties – had it not been for their defender, Mohamed Hany.The Al Ahly right-back gave Australia a ray of hope when he levelled the score in the 55th minute with a clumsy own goal, heading the ball into his own net.Still, honestly speaking, he deserves some slack, as just minute..