Egypt made history at the World Cup, defeating New Zealand 3-1 in their second match and celebrating their first-ever victory in the World Cup finals!
A victory that puts the “Pharaohs” in first place in Group G with four points and a virtually guaranteed spot in the round of 32 (even as one of the best third-place teams), while they face Iran in their final match.
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Although they fell behind early, Salah’s team showed character, and with Salah himself leading the comeback—with Zico as a worthy partner—they achieved a historic result.
Highlights of the match
Starting Lineups
New Zealand (Darren Beasley): Krokomb, Payne (86′ Baydon), Surman, Boxall, Kakache (76′ Randall), Bell, Stamenic, McCowat (66′ Old), Singh (76′ Thomas), Just (86′ De Vries), Wood.
Egypt (Hossam Hassan): Sobeyr, Hani, Ibrahim, Fathi (41′ Rabia), Fatouh, Attia, Lassin, Zico (76′ Abdelkarim), Salah (85′ Zizo), Asour (85′ Abdelmagid), Marmous (76′ Trezeguet).
*photo source: AP
