Egypt roar back from goal down to see off New Zealand and take control of Group G
Mohamed Salah led Egypt to their first-ever World Cup victory as they recovered to beat New Zealand 3-1, moving top of Group G and boosting
Mohamed Salah led Egypt to their first-ever World Cup victory as they recovered to beat New Zealand 3-1, moving top of Group G and boosting their hopes of reaching the knockout stage.
Egypt, pre-match favourites with Salah and Omar Marmoush spearheading the attack, were backed by a vocal crowd at BC Place. However, slack defending cost them
early as New Zealand defender Finn Surman rose to power home a 15th-minute header from Tim Payne’s corner, silencing the sea of red. Continue reading...
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