Salah inspires Egypt to beat New Zealand 3-1 for historic win
Egypt earned their first World Cup win by beating New Zealand 3-1 in Group G in Vancouver. Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico, and Trezeguet scored for Egypt after Finn Surman gave New Zealand the lead in the 15th minute. Salah scored his 68th international goal in the 67th minute and received a standing ovation when substituted. Egypt moved to the top of Group G but need at least a draw against Iran on Friday to advance. The match was played at BC Place Vancouver.
Egypt earned their first World Cup win by beating New Zealand 3-1 in Group G in Vancouver. Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico, and Trezeguet scored for Egypt after Finn Surman gave New Zealand the lead in the 15th minute. Salah scored his 68th international goal in the 67th minute and received a standing ovation when substituted. Egypt moved to the top of Group G but need at least a draw against Iran on Friday to advance. The match was played at BC Place Vancouver.
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Egypt earned their first World Cup win by beating New Zealand 3-1 in Group G in Vancouver. Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico, and Trezeguet scored for Egypt after Finn Surman gave New Zealand the lead in the 15th minute. Salah scored his 68th international goal in the 67th minute and received a standing ovation when substituted. Egypt moved to the top of Group G but need at least a draw against Iran on Friday to advance. The match was played at BC Place Vancouver.
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