2024-01-22 22:30:41
FRANCE 24 delegate to Ivory Coast – Egypt obtained a transit visa for the 2024 African Cup of Nations final despite its draw against Cape Verde in the third round of the second group competitions, Monday in Abidjan. Mustafa Mohamed scored the second goal in stoppage time of the match, before Cape Verde was able to equalize seven minutes later. Egypt ranked second with three points, seven points behind Cape Verde, while Ghana was out of the competition.
Published on: 01/22/2024 – 23:30 Last updated: 01/22/2024 – 23:32
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She suffered Egypt Both were against Cape Verde, but in the final they were able to qualify for the quarter-finals For the African Cup of Nations Football Despite the draw between the two teams 2-2, after Ghana and Mozambique tied in the second match of the second group 2-2 as well. The end of the match was very exciting, as if it were a Hollywood scenario, as Egypt was able to score the second goal in stoppage time (90+2) through Mostafa Mohamed, before Teixeira equalized in the 90+9 minute.
In the presence of Mohamed Salah in the stands of Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium, the match began amid intense anticipation from the Egyptian side, given the importance of the match. Its technical staff was monitoring the confrontation between Ghana and Mozambique from a distance, to ensure that the “Black Stars” (Black Stars) were able to score the lead goal against their opponent, which means that they rose to second place in the group standings with four points.
But the Egyptians’ mission was clear: to earn match points and qualify directly to the round of 16 without waiting for the end of all group stage matches on Wednesday. The intention of Portuguese coach Rui Vitura became public with an attacking formation that included Zizou, Marmoush and Mohamed in the forward line, and the trio of Mohamed Fathi, Marawan Attia and Emam Ashour in the midfield.
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Despite the solidity and cohesion of the Cape Verdean team, the “Pharaohs” were able to launch some attacks, the first of which was through Hamdi Fathi from the right side, who passed to Mostafa Mohamed inside the area, but the French Nantes player’s header went over the goal.
The second opportunity came from Imam Ashour with a powerful shot that was easily spotted by the goalkeeper. Marmoush almost scored against goalkeeper Semedo in the twentieth minute with a strong shot, but the latter intervened and returned the ball, so Muhammad recovered it, shooting, and the goalkeeper intercepted it again.
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On the other hand, the Cape Verdean players responded with regular and quick attacks on El-Shenawy’s goal, but the vigilance of the Al-Ahly goalkeeper and the defenders prevented the ball from entering the net, until Benfica striker Tavares surprised the Egyptian goalkeeper in extra time in the first half with a shot into the right corner following chaos in the defence.
With the start of the second stage, Mahmoud Trezeguet replaced Ahmed Fattouh, which would be a good omen for Egypt, as he was able to equalize in the fiftieth minute with a powerful shot inside the operations area. The goalkeeper tried to block it, but it penetrated him and hit the net.
The face of the “Pharaohs” suddenly improved, and they took control, pressure, shooting, and launched successive attacks to pass on the message that they were determined to snatch victory and qualify. Egypt woke up, regained confidence, and regained its capabilities, and was steadily approaching scoring the second goal.
But at the same time, Ghana scored a second goal against Mozambique through Jordan Ayew with a penalty kick to remain in second place in Group Two and put Egypt in a critical position, especially since Mostafa Mohamed missed a good opportunity in the 84th minute after a cross pass from Trezeguet from the left side, but he shot over the goal. Goal. Another beautiful opportunity for Egypt when Ashour advanced with the ball and penetrated the defense to shoot towards the goal and find the goalkeeper waiting, diverting the ball outside the area.
Things went as they were until stoppage time, when Mohamed scored the goal to advance and qualify, but Teixeira equalized seven minutes later, leaving the two teams tied 2-2.
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