Argentina rallies from two-goal deficit to beat Egypt in World Cup thriller
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Argentina rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16, scoring three times in the final 11 minutes of regulation and stoppage time. Egypt had taken a 2-0 lead through Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico, with Zico also having a goal disallowed earlier by a VAR review for a foul in the buildup. Goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir saved a Lionel Messi penalty in the first half, but Messi later assisted Cristian Romero and then scored the equalizer in the 83rd minute before Enzo Fernandez headed in the winner in second-half stoppage time. After the match, Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan criticized the officiating and said the World Cup was "directed towards" Argentina. Egypt also felt they should have been awarded a penalty for a foul on Mohamed Salah moments before Argentina's winning goal.
What’s verified
Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2, coming back from a 2-0 deficit.
Goals for Argentina were scored by Cristian Romero (79th minute), Lionel Messi (83rd), and Enzo Fernandez (90+2).
Egypt’s goals came from Yasser Ibrahim (15th minute) and Mostafa Zico (67th minute).
Egypt had a goal by Zico disallowed for a foul on Lisandro Martinez following a VAR review.
Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir saved a Lionel Messi penalty in the 21st minute.
Egypt claimed a penalty for a foul on Mohamed Salah in the buildup to Argentina's winner, but no VAR review occurred.
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan called the officiating "unfair" and said the tournament "is directed towards Argentina."
Not yet confirmed
Only one source reported that the match was played in Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Only one source reported that former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady commented on the game, saying Egypt's loss was worse than the Atlanta Falcons' 28-3 Super Bowl collapse.
Only one source reported that Hassan made a crossed-arms gesture, which is a FIFA-backed anti-racism symbol, and that he was booked for it.
Only one source reported that Sky Sports News had approached FIFA for comment.
Only one source reported that Hassan said he would not watch the rest of the World Cup matches.
Key figures
Hossam Hassan – Egypt head coach
Lionel Messi – Argentina captain
Mostafa Shobeir – Egypt goalkeeper
Mostafa Zico – Egypt forward
Yasser Ibrahim – Egypt defender
Cristian Romero – Argentina defender
Enzo Fernandez – Argentina midfielder
Lisandro Martinez – Argentina defender
Alexis Mac Allister – Argentina midfielder
Julian Alvarez – Argentina forward
Mohamed Salah – Egypt captain
Sources: BBC News, Sky Sports, sbnation.com
