Belgium and Egypt share point in World Cup clash
SEATTLE: Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah’s 34th birthday. Emam Ashour opened the scoring early in the first half in Seattle, before Romelu Lukaku came off the bench after the hour to force Egypt’s Mohamed Hany into an own goal. With the draw, seven-time Africa Cup of Nations champions Egypt’s wait for a first victory at a World Cup goes on. This is their fourth participation in the glob
Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener, with Emam Ashour scoring early and Romelu Lukaku assisting an own goal by Mohamed Hany. Egypt's Mohamed Salah had a chance to celebrate his 34th birthday with a win, but the match ended in a draw. This is Egypt's fourth World Cup appearance, and they have yet to secure a victory. Belgium, aiming to improve on their third-place finish in 2018, relied on key players like Kevin De Bruyne and Thibaut Courtois. De Bruyne had a close call with a free-kick that hit the post, while Salah's header was saved by Courtois. The match saw several close chances, including a volley by Belgian captain Youri Tielemans. Lukaku's introduction led to an own goal, securing the draw. Egypt will look to improve their World Cup record in upcoming matches against Iran and New Zealand.
The result highlights the competitive nature of Group G and the challenges both teams face in achieving their World Cup goals.
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