Egypt's Essam El Hadary has made history today after the 45-year-old made a spectacular penalty save against Saudi Arabia. The Egyptian is the oldest man ever to appear at a World Cup and now holds the record for the oldest goalkeeper ever to save a penalty in the competition.
The penalty came as a result of a harsh handball against Egypt, but Fahad Al-Muwallad could not make the decision count as his spot kick was brilliantly tipped onto the post by El Hadary:
Missed Penalty
Fahad Al-Muwallad's penalty is spectacularly saved by the oldest man ever to play in the World Cup, Essam El Hadary.#RTEsoccer
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Unfortunately the veteran keeper was not able to save his country twice, with another penalty given deep into first half injury time giving Saudi Arabia a life line in the match:
GOAL Saudi Arabia #KSA 1-1 #EGY
45+6mins Ahmed Fathi converts the penalty for Saudi Arabia to level matters on the stroke of half-time.#RTEsoccer
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— RTÉ Soccer (@RTEsoccer) June 25, 2018
