Saudi Arabia pulled off a late 2-1 win against Egypt on Monday in their Group A finale, as the two nations ended their 2018 World Cup run in the group stage.
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Salem Al Sawsari scored in the fifth minute of second half stoppage time to give the Saudis a late winner in the match, as the attacker struck the post in the dying moments before the ball crossed the line.
The Pharaohs took the lead in the 22nd minute, after a tremendous run from Mohamed Salah and lob over the Saudi Arabia goalkeeper.
Salah has two goals at the World Cup for Egypt, who were already eliminated heading into Monday’s match.
#MundialTelemundo 🎙 Así lo narró @ErasmoProvenza : ¡Qué hermoso gol definió @MoSalah! Le gana el balón al defensor de #KSA y ya adelanta a su #EGY en el marcador pic.twitter.com/10mQA6fbdD
— Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) June 25, 2018
Saudi Arabia was granted a chance to equalize prior to halftime, however, goalkeeper Essam El Hadary brilliantly stopped Hattan Bahebri’s penalty kick in the 41st minute to preserve the Egypt advantage.
El Hadary became the oldest player in World Cup history to appear in a match at the age of 45.
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The Egypt keeper wasn’t as lucky the second time around though, with Salmon Al Faraj converting a penalty kick in the 51st minute.
Saudi Arabia finishes group play in third place on three points, while Egypt goes winless in its three matches.