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Salah scores as Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for first World Cup win

Salah scores as Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for first World Cup win

Summary

Egypt won their first-ever World Cup match by beating New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver. Mohamed Salah scored his first goal of the tournament, helping Egypt come back from behind and take the lead in Group G.

Key Facts

  • Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 in a World Cup group stage match.
  • Mohamed Salah scored his first goal of the tournament and celebrated with teammates.
  • Salah and Mostafa Zico each scored one goal and assisted the other.
  • Trezeguet scored Egypt’s third goal late in the game.
  • New Zealand scored first with a headed goal from Finn Surman in the 15th minute.
  • Egypt controlled most of the second half and outplayed New Zealand after halftime.
  • Egypt leads Group G and is likely to advance to the knockout stage.
  • New Zealand aims to win against Belgium in their next match to stay in contention.
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