Egypt HubEgypt denies famous win as Belgium salvage World Cup draw after Mohamed Hany's own goal.
What happened?
Egypt scored a goal in the 19th minute when Emam Ashour latched onto a pass from captain Mohamed Salah before unleashing a powerful effort into the bottom corner beyond goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
Why it matters for Egypt?
Egypt appeared on course for a famous victory over Belgium after a disciplined performance that saw them frustrate Belgium for long periods and take a deserved first-half lead.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Egypt | 1 |
| Belgium | 1 |
What comes next?
The result leaves both teams with a point apiece in Group G and sets up an intriguing battle for qualification as the tournament progresses.
Egypt continued to push for a win in the closing stages. Egypt goalkeeper Oufa Shobeir produced several outstanding saves, including a brilliant stop to deny Brandon Mechele's close-range header, while Courtois was also called into action to keep the scores level.
