Australia coach Tony Popovic sent on goalkeeper Mathew Ryan late in extra time to replace Patrick Beach ahead of penalties Credit: Alex Slitz / Getty Images via AFP

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.

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