The match started as expected, with Egypt dominating, and Salah already in the opening minutes served up an ideal opportunity for Ashour, who shot wide from a great position.
And then a cold shower. In the 20th minute, Jalai masterfully played past Dube, who checks the Egyptian goalkeeper and shocks the Pharaoh fans. Zimbabwe took a 1-0 lead and forced Egypt to chase.
However, after that goal, the pace of the game dropped. Egypt had possession but failed to seriously threaten, while Zimbabwe waited patiently for mistakes.
The change came only in the second half. In the 64th minute, Omar Marmoush created a miracle, passed several players and violently knocked the ball under the crossbar for 1:1. That moment woke up Egypt, who pressed until the end, and the reward came deep in stoppage time.
It was played in the 91st minute when Salah, although unnoticeable until then, met the ball and accurately hit the bottom corner of the goal for Egypt’s great celebration.
In the second meeting of Group B, South Africa also celebrated, so after the first round they have three points each, while Zimbabwe and Angola were left empty-handed.
(Vijesti.ba)
