Mohamed Salah dances in the streets and explains cheeky World Cup penalty

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesMohamed SalahMohamed Salah scored a Panenka in the shootout as Egypt beat Australia to reach the last 16 of the World Cup, with the former Liverpool legend then partying in the streets(Image: EgyptNT - Instagram)Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah celebrated with his Egypt teammates on the streets of Dallas following his nation's historic World Cup triumph over Australia.The Reds icon netted a composed chipped 'Panenka' penalty in the shootout that followed the 1-1 stalemate, as the Pharaohs secured their first-ever World Cup knockout victory. Salah, who departed Merseyside this summer upon the expiry of his Anfield contract following nine glorious seasons at Anfield, will now lock horns with Lionel Messi and former Reds colleague Alexis Mac Allister in the last 16.Egypt's official Instagram account documented the players revelling in their victory outside the stadium in Arlington, Texas, with Salah being hoisted into the air by his teammates while still clutching his player of the match award.The tightly-contested encounter had progressed to penalties following a 1-1 draw, with Egypt's opening goal courtesy of Emam Ashour neutralised in the second period by a Mohamed Hany own goal, reports the Liverpool Echo.Salah had been battling a hamstring complaint in the run-up to the fixture, but he overcame that setback to produce an excellent display, including nonchalantly converting a chipped penalty beyond a humiliated Australia goalkeeper Mat Ryan, who had been introduced at the conclusion of extra-time exclusively for the shootout.After converting Egypt's third spot-kick, Salah then witnessed 18 year old Australia defender Lucas Herrington balloon his effort over the crossbar before Hossam Abdelmaguid sealed victory from 12 yards for Egypt.Mohamed Salah partied with fans in the streets after beating Australia(Image: EgyptNT - Instagram)Following the decisive kick, Salah immediately turned to comfort the crestfallen Australian players before joining his jubilant team-mates in celebration.Reflecting on his audacious penalty, Salah told reporters: "If somebody was going to do it, it would be me."I am more experienced than others, and I wanted to give them confidence.

I decided [in the] last minute, I don't know if it's my last World Cup or not, but I had to do it."Speaking on Egypt's historic achievement, Salah added: "It's history."I told the guys before the game that this is the biggest stage you can play on, so enjoy it, and don't let the pressure get to you."I'm glad that we managed to win the game. Bad luck for them, they lost on penalties.

But I'm happy that we wrote history today."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Mohamed Salah