Egypt face New Zealand with history on the line
A first World Cup win is there for the taking
New Zealand 0–0 Egypt on Sunday. Both teams go hunting for something neither has ever had: a victory at a World Cup finals (1) (2).
Group G opened with four draws. Belgium and Peru also shared points. That means your second group match is already a knockout in everything but name. Win, and the path to the round of 16 opens. Anything less, and the math gets tight fast.
Hassan's side knew the Belgium opener would be brutal. The real chance was always here. New Zealand are ranked below Egypt and carry no pedigree in this tournament. The Pharaohs are expected to control the ball and break them down.
The seven stars above the crest are gone, FIFA made sure of that, but the pressure to deliver Egypt's first World Cup win has never been heavier (1).
Sources
- 1. informador.mx — Nueva Zelanda y Egipto van por un triunfo inédito que los acerque a la clasificación
- 2. 101greatgoals.com — New Zealand v Egypt: Preview, predicted line-ups and where to watch