Egypt draw 1–1 with Belgium at World Cup group-stage game
Summary
Egypt and Belgium played a 1-1 draw in their opening World Cup Group G match at Seattle Stadium. Egypt took the lead with a goal from Emam Ashour, but Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku quickly forced an own goal to tie the game.Key Facts
- Egypt scored first through Emam Ashour with a shot from 20 yards away.
- Mohamed Salah played centrally for Egypt on his 34th birthday and assisted the goal.
- Belgium had several attempts in the first half but did not force any shots on Egypt’s goalkeeper.
- Romelu Lukaku entered the game in the 66th minute for Belgium.
- Lukaku caused an own goal by an Egyptian defender just 28 seconds after coming on, which tied the score.
- Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shoubir made saves to keep Belgium from scoring earlier.
- Salah was substituted off in the 75th minute.
- The game was part of the World Cup Group G stage held at Seattle Stadium.
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