The Pharaohs took the lead in the second minute, but in the end they only miraculously did not lose
On African Cup of Nations 2023 The first full-fledged sensation almost occurred. Egyptthe most titled team on the continent, barely escaped in the first round match against Mozambique – 2:2.
The Pharaohs opened the scoring in the second minute – Mohamed Mostafa scored from a pass from Mohamed Salah. Thunder struck for Rui Vitoria’s team at the end of the hour when Mozambique fired a double – the game was turned around by goals from Viti and Clezio.
Numerous attempts by Egypt to avoid defeat were for a long time in vain. And yet, the favorite managed to snatch a draw – Salah did it, converting a penalty in stoppage time.
The Mozabique team, which made it to the continental championship for the fifth time in history, missed the opportunity to win its debut victory in the final stages of the CAN. Another match in the same group between the national teams of Ghana and Cape Verde will take place later.
- African Cup. Group B. 1st round
Egypt – Mozambique – 2:2 (1:0)
Goals: Mostafa 2, Salah 90+7, penalty – Viti 55, Kleziu 58
Source: Sportarena
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