EGYPT – SENEGAL. In a melting Cairo International Stadium, the Pharaohs took a big step (1-0) towards qualifying for the World Cup. Harmless, Sadio Mané and his teammates are up against the wall, before the return match in Senegal.
22:43 – The recap of the meeting: the perfect blow for Egypt
In this remake of the last final of the African Cup of Nations, the Pharaohs achieved a great performance in their stadium in Cairo. Ideally launched by a CSC goal from Ciss, Egypt dominated the first period against the too timid Senegalese. More enterprising after the break, Sadio Mané’s teammates failed to find the frame. At the end of the match, the Egyptians could have made the break, with a little more precision.
Coach Aliou Cissé has four days to find solutions before the return match on Tuesday March 29 at 7 p.m.
22:40 – Towards a two in a row for Egypt?
Beaten in the final of the last AFCON, Egypt has revived in the best possible way at home. Thus, in the event of a good result next Tuesday, Mohamed Salah and his teammates will be able to take part in a fourth final phase of the FIFA Cup. World in their history, it would be the first time that they participate in two consecutive, after having participated in the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
22:35 – When will the return match take place?
After this first round of play-off in the Africa zone, Egypt and Senegal will meet this Tuesday, March 29 at 7 p.m. at the Abdoulaye Wade stadium in Dakar.
22:29 – Egypt’s goal on video
The first opportunity was good for Egypt who opened the scoring in the 4th minute of play, after a nice strike from Salah and a CSC from Ciss.
22:22 – End of the game!
Egypt strikes a blow! Thanks to their perfect start to the game, the Pharaohs took advantage of the bad luck of the side Ciss to open the scoring in the 4th minute of play. More dangerous than their opponent, Salah’s teammates take an option for qualification for the World Cup.
22:21 – Exit from Trezeguet
Valuable as usual, the Egypt striker gave up his place to Dunga in the additional time of this meeting.
22:18 – Entry of Pape Gueye
The Senegal midfielder will play the last minutes of this match against Egypt. Kouyaté gives up his place.
22:16 – Egypt close to break!
Following a nice move, Omar Marmoush clears his defender and fires a powerful shot that ends up in Mendy’s side netting.
22:13 – Egypt ends the game well
With five minutes left in regulation time, the Pharaohs manage to hold the ball while Senegal mark time.
22:07 – Rescue of El Shenawy!
Upon receiving the free kick, Bouna Sarr fires a powerful shot that forces the Egyptian goalkeeper to come out of a big stop.
22:05 – Yellow card for Trezeguet
This time the Pharaohs striker is penalized for a nasty tackle on Kouyaté.
22:04 – Foul by Dieng
The young player from Senegal misses his intervention and allows Egypt to have a good free kick 30 meters from Mendy’s cages.
22:01 – Second substitution for Egypt
Egypt coach releases striker Mostafa Mohamed. The young Omar Marmoush will have twenty minutes to show off.
21:56 – Senegal can’t do it
The rhythm fell in this second period after a few good Senegalese minutes. Mr. Ndala again whistles many faults, the duels are rough. Elneny is behind the back of Saliou Ciss.
21:50 – What about the away goal rule?
Contrary to UEFA regulations, CAF has maintained the away goal rule for the Africa zone play-offs. As a reminder, if the two teams score the same number of goals in the two matches, the goals scored away from home count double.
Traveling to Egypt, Senegal can take an ascendancy in the event of a goal scored in this second half.
21:50 – Entrance of Bamba Dieng
The young OM striker made his appearance in this match against Egypt. He replaces Diedhiou, author of a service without relief.
21:44 – Festival of Mané in the defense of Egypt
Following a touch from Senegal, the Liverpool player manages to eliminate four players before shifting Diedhiou. A defender of the Pharaohs manages to stop him at the last moment.
21:36 – Corner for Senegal
First foray of Sadio Mané in this second half. He gets the corner and forces the Egyptian goalkeeper to a high class stoppage.
21:34 – Start of the second period!
Senegal kicks off the second half against Senegal. They are still down 1-0.
21:29 – The first results of the Africa zone play-offs
During the first play-off of the day, Congo made strong by winning the draw against Morocco, in Kinshasa (1-1). Algeria took a big step towards qualifying for the next World Cup thanks to its success against Cameroon (1-0) and an achievement by Slimani.
Finally, Tunisia created a surprise, winning against Mali (1-0) and will have their destiny in hand during the return match.
21:18 – Half-time: Senegal at the foot of the wall
Completely absent from the debates during this first period, the Teranga Lions conceded the opener in the 4th minute of play. Senegal will have to react in a second act of all dangers.
21:10 – No shot on target for Senegal
The Teranga Lions have not been able to cause problems for the Egyptian goalkeeper since the start of the game.
21:08 – First substitution for Egypt
Abdelmonem can no longer continue the meeting. the Egyptian gives way to the young Yasser Ibrahim for the rest of this meeting against Senegal.