Cairo: A shock to the giants who are warming up while the world is in Qatar. Belgium, the world number two, fell in front of Egypt, the African powerhouse, by two goals once morest one. Salah became the hero by assisting Egypt’s winning goal in a match that was dominated by both teams at the Jabir Al-Ahmad Stadium in Kuwait. Mustafa Mohamed and Trasige scored for Egypt while Lois Openda scored a consolation goal for Belgium. Belgium are in Group F with Croatia, Canada and Morocco.
A serious mistake by superstar Kevin De Bruyne in front of his own goal put Egypt in front. While receiving the pass, Egyptian player Mustafa Muhammad easily hit the opposite net by grabbing the ball that escaped from his leg. In the second half, Mohamed Salah extended the cross from the middle of the field, and Trazige, who ran quickly, beat the goalie with a brilliant shot. Salah seemed to score in the final minutes but bad luck got in the way.
Belgium, who played in the semi-finals of the last World Cup, is currently ranked second in the world. However, captain Eden Hazard faded in the Belgium line-up, which tested many and ensured everyone a chance. Veteran defender Jan Vertonghen, who was mostly out injured, was also given a chance by Belgium in the last minutes.
Belgium’s first match of the World Cup is once morest Canada on Wednesday.
As the World Cup kicks off tomorrow, the warm-up matches are over by Friday.
