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Reigning
champions Egypt managed to defeat Sudan with three goals
to nil. The first half ended in a 1-0 lead as Abd Rabo
scored from the spot. In the 2nd half, the introduction
of Abo Treka helped the Pharaohs to extend their lead
as he scored a couple more goals to end the game in
a 3-0 comfortable win.
Tha Pharaohs managed to defeat Sudan by three goals
without reply. The performnce wasn't stellar but it
got the job done for Egypt as Zambia will have to beat
Egypt with unrealistically high score in order to stand
a chance of qualification to quarter finals.
Sudan improved alot over their game against Zambia
and looked dangerous in the opening minutes. On the
other hand, Egypt had alot of troubles penetrating the
solid Sudanese defense.
Egypt started the game with the same formation of the
match against Cameroon but the plan was depending on
more use of the wings. However, things didn't work as
intended for the Pharaohs as Sudan defended with at
least seven defenders which made the job quite hard
for the Egyptians.
Because of the cautious Sudanese tactics, the first
half was sleep inducing for many but Egypt got close
in one occasion when Zidan made a speedy run into the
box but he was dispossessed in the last second before
shooting the ball.
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In the 29th minute, Mohamed Shawky tried to
shoot from way put but his shot was deflected and the ball went
to Abd Rabo who tried to take it past the keeper but he was
borught down and the referee awarded Egypt a penalty kick. Hosny
converted the penaty kick after a second attempt as the referee
asked for it to be retaken.
In the 2nd half, Egypt imrproved alittle but the chances
remained a few. Zidan had the best attempt from a powerful
shot but the goalkeeper turned it away for a corner.
Later, Shehata decided to bring on Ahmed Hassan and Abotreka
at the expense of Fathalla and Zidan. The changes helped the
Egyptians to extend their lead by two goals as Abo Treka scored
twice in the 77th and 84th minutes respectively to make the
score 3-0.
It should be noted that, Abo Treka got away with a yellow
card after he showed his shirt with a "Sympathize with
Gaza" message printed on it.
In the end, Egypt remained on top of the group and practically
qualified to the quarter finals.
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