Egypt Wins First World Cup Match

VancouverEgypt beat New Zealand 3-1: their first win in 8 World Cup appearances.

Egypt had recorded 3 draws and 5 losses across all prior World Cup matches; Mohamed Salah scored in the 67th minute, Trezeguet sealed it in the 82nd.

Egypt has 3 points in the group stage; advancement to the knockout round depends on remaining fixtures.

Sources: TASS