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Egypt claim their first World Cup win after roaring from behind to beat New Zealand
Mohamed Salah inspired Egypt to their first-ever World Cup win as they came from a goal down to beat New Zealand 3-1 with a brilliant second-half display, moving top of Group G and boosting their hopes of reaching the knockout stage.
TL;DR
- Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1 in their first-ever World Cup win.
- Mohamed Salah inspired the comeback with a goal and an assist.
- Mostafa Ziko scored the equalizer, and Trézéguet added the third goal.
- New Zealand's Finn Surman opened the scoring from a corner.
- The win places Egypt at the top of Group G with four points.
- Egypt drew their previous match 1-1 with Belgium.
- New Zealand drew their previous match 2-2 with Iran.
- Belgium drew 0-0 with Iran in another group match.
- Hossam Hassan, the coach, celebrated with an Egyptian flag.