Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to content IndependentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our app AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEgypt’s Trezeguet (7) celebrates his goal against New Zealand with teammate Mohamed Salah (10) during the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt (AP)Egypt secured their first-ever World Cup victory, defeating New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday to move top of Group G. New Zealand initially took the lead in the 15th minute with a header from Finn Surman. Mostafa Zizo equalised for Egypt in the 58th minute, followed by Mohamed Salah scoring nine minutes later. Trezeguet added a third goal for Egypt with a header from Salah's corner. The win boosts Egypt's hopes of reaching the knockout stage, placing them on four points from two matches. In fullMohamed Salah leads Egypt to historic first World Cup win as New Zealand swept asideThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Mohamed Salah guides Egypt to historic first World Cup victory
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to content IndependentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our app AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEgypt’s Trezeguet (7) celebrates his goal against New Zealand with teammate Mohamed Salah (10) during the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt (AP)Egypt secured their first-ever World Cup victory, defeating New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday to move top of Group G. New Zealand initially took the lead in the 15th minute with a header from Finn Surman. Mostafa Zizo equalised for Egypt in the 58th minute, followed by Mohamed Salah scoring nine minutes later. Trezeguet added a third goal for Egypt with a header from Salah's corner. The win boosts Egypt's hopes of reaching the knockout stage, placing them on four points from two matches. In fullMohamed Salah leads Egypt to historic first World Cup win as New Zealand swept asideThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
