New Zealand 1–3 Egypt: Salah inspires Egypt's first-ever World Cup win

New Zealand stunned Egypt early at BC Place in Vancouver, with Finn Surman heading home a Tim Payne corner in the 15th minute to lead 1-0 at the break. But Egypt roared back after the interval to claim the first World Cup victory in their history.

Mostafa Zico levelled with a header from Mohamed Hany's cross in the 58th minute, then turned provider, back-heeling for Mohamed Salah to slot Egypt ahead in the 67th. Trezeguet sealed it with a diving header in the 82nd minute, set up by Salah. The win lifted Egypt to the top of Group G, setting up a decisive meeting with Iran in which a draw would secure their progress to the knockout rounds.

Key moments

•Egypt recorded the first World Cup win in their history, coming from a goal down to beat New Zealand 3-1.
•Finn Surman gave New Zealand a shock 15th-minute lead with a header from Tim Payne's corner.
•Mostafa Zico scored and assisted, equalising in the 58th minute and setting up Salah with a back-heel.
•Mohamed Salah scored Egypt's go-ahead goal in the 67th minute and assisted Trezeguet's late third.
•The result moved Egypt top of Group G ahead of a decisive game against Iran.

Timeline

15'⚽

Finn Surman — Header from Tim Payne corner· New Zealand

58'⚽

Mostafa Zico — Header, assisted by Mohamed Hany· Egypt

67'⚽

Mohamed Salah — Finish from Zico back-heel· Egypt

82'⚽

Trezeguet — Diving header, assisted by Mohamed Salah· Egypt

Match facts

: BC Place, Vancouver
▶: Referee: Omar Mohamed Al Ali (United Arab Emirates)

Match report generated from publicly available sources. Facts are drawn from the sources below.