6.45amGoal! Lukaku equalises for BelgiumBy The big man is brought on off the bench to replace De Ketelaere in the 66th minute, and that is also the minute he scores to bring Belgium level. With his first touch, no less. Hany is officially credited with an own goal, though he played very little part. Lukaku, fending off attention from both Ibrahim and Hany, stretches to reach a cross from Meunier and, as he does, Ibrahim gets the touch and “clears” the ball into his own net, via a deflection off Hany.Egypt’s Mohamed Hany scores an own goal of Romelu Lukaku’s making.AP Photo/Maddy GrassyBy all means tell me if you disagree, but Belgium were missing that commanding presence up front in the first hour. Egypt have had chances aplenty, though it has to be said De Bruyne really should have scored for Belgium minutes before Lukaku did, instead of miskicking a shot he could have buried with his eyes closed.This makes the last period of the match more interesting, and it is nice for Lukaku, given he’s copped a bit in the build-up for being out of shape (not to mention a forgettable Qatar 2022 exit).Belgium 1-1 Egypt, 66 minutesLukaku wheels away in celebration.AP Photo/Maddy Grassy6.03amBelgium v Egypt teamsBy It’s half-time and still 1-0 to Egypt so, for those who have just logged on, let’s back track a bit to get you up to speed on who is and isn’t on the pitch.De Bruyne is captaining Belgium and Courtois started his 16th World Cup match, having returned to the national team in March after a two-year absence. Lukaku, meanwhile, started on the bench.Belgium: Courtois, Meunier, Ngoy, Mechele, Ngoy, Castagne, Onana, Tielemans, Doku, De Bruyne, Trossard, De Ketelaere. Subs: Lammens, Penders, Theate, De Cuyper, Witsel, Lukaku, Lukebakio, De Winter, Seys, Moreira, Vanaken, Saelemaekers, Raskin, Fernandez-PardoSalah has already received a yellow card.AP Photo/Maddy GrassyFor Egypt, as mentioned, Salah was in the XI. Unsurprising. The free agent was top scorer in qualifying with nine goals and also had the most assists (three). He has already added an assist in this game, for Ashour’s opener.Egypt: Shobeir, Hany, Fathy, Ibrahim, Fattouh, Lasheen, Attia, Salah, Ashour, Ziko, Marmoush. Subs: El Shenawy, Soliman, Alaa, Abdelmaguid, Rabia, Abdelmoneim, Trezeguet, Abdelkarim, Hassan, Hafez, Donga, Adel, Saber, Alaa, ZizoDe Bruyne battles with Fathy.AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson
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