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The Egyptian Pharaohs finally won a victory in CAN-2022 against Guinea-Bissau (0-1). The star of the team, Mohamed Salah, delivered his team in the 69th minute. Thanks to this success, Egypt is relaunching in the competition but it will have to show better things if it wants to claim the title.
Egypt can thank its savior named Mohamed Salah. The Liverpool striker allowed the Pharaohs to win 1-0 on Saturday, January 15, against Guinea-Bissau on the second day of Group D.
With their backs to the wall after their defeat against Nigeria, Egypt went flat out in this match. Revanchard, the star player of the Pharaohs, Mohamed Salah, sets an example by offering himself a first chance in the 7th minute, but his attempt ends on the left post of the doorman of Guinea-Bissau.
The Djurtus then attempt a few offensives but are quickly dominated by their opponents. Superbly served by Salah, Marmoush found Mostafa Mohamed in the area who also saw his attempt crash into the left post.
Asphyxiated, the Bissaoguineans fail to finish at ten. Last defender, Encada catches the arm of Marmoush who was coming at full speed in front of the goal. Despite the protests of the Pharaohs, the right side only receives a yellow card (31st). A few minutes from the break, the Egyptian waves then broke on the defense of Guinea-Bissau but the players of Carlos Queiroz could not find the fault.
Salah carries Egypt
At the start of the second half, the Egyptians were less incisive. Mohamed Salah and his teammates are struggling and struggling to create chances. In the 65th minute, Zizo has a start. After a control and a hook, he continues with a powerful shot, but it goes well above the goal of Guinea-Bissau.
It was not until the 69th minute that Salah finally released his team. Served by El Solia, he takes the ball with a magnificent volley from the left to find the opposite side netting. Four minutes later, the Egyptians have the opportunity to break, but Zizo finds the post again on a serve from Omar Kamal.
The Pharaohs are scared in the 82nd minute. Mama Baldé gets rid of Omar Kamal on the left side to score a magnificent goal with a curled shot that deceives the opposing goalkeeper. However, his achievement is finally canceled for a foul on the Egyptian defender at the start of the action. Moreto also came close to equalizing in injury time, but his powerful shot was blocked by El-Shenawy.
Thanks to this success, Egypt goes back to 2nd place in Group D behind Nigeria and can believe in qualifying. The Super Eagles had earlier beaten Sudan 3-1 and secured their ticket to the round of 16. On the final day, Egypt will face Sudan and Guinea-Bissau will face Nigeria.
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