Salah’s Controversial Strike Secures Egypt’s 3-1 Win Over New Zealand

Egypt overturned an early deficit to beat New Zealand 3-1 and record a historic World Cup victory. New Zealand opened the scoring through Finn Surman’s header. Egypt drew level in the 58th minute when Mostafa Ziko finished after sustained pressure. Shortly after Ben Old was forced off with a torn kit, Egypt broke on the counter. Mohamed Salah pounced on the extra space to fire a low shot past the keeper. Trezeguet wrapped up the win late on. The result lifts Egypt top of Group G on four points, while New Zealand sit on one point.

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