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Belgium loses to Egypt in Kuwait friendly before World Cup

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 19 Nov 2022 09:43
2 Min Read

Egypt scored a 2-1 win in Kuwait City. 

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  • Former Aston Villa midfielder Trezeguet scored the winner for Egypt in their 2-1 victory. (AFP)
    Former Aston Villa midfielder Trezeguet scored the winning goal for Egypt in their 2-1 victory. (AFP)

Belgium was stunned by Egypt 2-1 in a pre-World Cup friendly match on Friday evening. 

Egypt forward Mostafa Mohamed scored the opener for his team in the 33rd minute in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Trezeguet, another Egypt forward, scored a goal in the 46th minute after a long ball was kicked over by football superstar Mo Salah. 

Lois Openda, Belgian player, made a close-range finish in the 76th minute - a consolation goal for the Red Devils. 

Egypt, in conclusion, scored a 2-1 win in Kuwait City. 

However, Egypt will not be playing in the 2022 FIFA World Cup which will begin on Sunday in Qatar. 

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