Belgium vs Egypt HIGHLIGHTS – FIFA WC Warm-up Matches – EGY 2-1 BEL – Egypt scripted a sensational win as they defeat Belgium2-1. The World No. 2 were left stunned by the Pharaos who outplayed the Red Devils. The African side STUNNED Belgium as Mostafa Mohamed picked up a loose ball from Kevin de Bruyne to unleash a thunderbolt into the back of the net and score the first goal. Seconds into the second half, Mahmoud Trezeguet DOUBLED the lead for Egypt. Later on, Lois Openda pulled a goal back for the Red Devils. Follow FIFA World Cup 2022 LIVE Updates with InsideSport.IN & Watch FIFA WC LIVE Streaming on Jio Cinemas
Belgium were beaten 2-1 by Egypt in a friendly international on Friday in a sobering defeat that belied their status as one of the fancied teams for the World Cup in Qatar. An error by Kevin De Bruyne and an inspired pass from Mohamed Salah ensured goals for Egypt, who narrowly missed out on World Cup qualification in March, as they posted victory in a stop-start affair in Kuwait City.
Mostafa Mohamed scored in the 33rd minute with a rasping short ball after De Bruyne had lost possession just outside his own penalty area to give Egypt a halftime lead.
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Beaten by The Pharaohs. #BELEGY #DEVILTIME pic.twitter.com/ocT6D7s0ae
— Belgian Red Devils (@BelRedDevils) November 18, 2022
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This was doubled straight from the second half kick-off as Salah’s clever pass caught out Belgium’s static defence and Mahmoud Trezeguet finished off with his left foot on the counter-attack. Lois Openda pulled back a goal with 14 minutes to play, set up by Yannick Carrasco, who then almost had an equaliser four minutes later. But Egypt held out for the win with Salah close to getting a goal of his own right at the end.
Belgium vs Egypt HIGHLIGHTS: Egypt sends WARNING BELLS to Belgium, Defeats Red Devils 2-1 in FIFA World Cup Warm-UP game – Check FIFA World CUP HIGHLIGHTS
Belgium, who are second in the FIFA rankings and were semi-finalists at the last World Cup, made several switches but showed little rhythm and cohesion with captain Eden Hazard looking out of sorts. They were able to get in some game minutes for veteran defender Jan Vertonghen, who had been an injury concern over recent weeks. He came on for the final 20 minutes.
Friday’s match marked the end of pre-World Cup warm-ups ahead of Sunday’s tournament start. Belgium meet Canada in their first Group F game on Wednesday.
Egypt Playing XI: El-Shenawy; Ali Gabr, Akram Tawfik, Ahmed Hegazy, Mohammed Hamdi; Mahamoud Hamada, Tarek Hamed, Mohamed Elneny; Mohammed Salah, Mostafa Mohamed, Mahmoud Trezeguet
Belgium Playing XI: Thibaut Courtois; Arthur Theate, Tobey Alderweireld, Zeno Debast; Yannick Carrasco, Axel Witsel, Hans Vanaken, Timothy Castagne; Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne; Michy Batshuayi
Belgium vs Egypt HIGHLIGHTS: Egypt sends WARNING BELLS to Belgium, Defeats Red Devils 2-1 in FIFA World Cup Warm-UP game – Check FIFA World CUP HIGHLIGHTS
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