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01 October
2:4 (1:2)
  • Umberto EUSEPI (29')
  • Michelangelo ALBERTAZZI (53')
  • Ahmed SHOUKRI (23', 45'+1)
  • BOGY (70', 80')

Referee Marco RODRIGUEZ (MEX)

Summary

Bogy man fires Pharaohs through

Bogy man fires Pharaohs through

An unforgettable night in Cairo ended with Egypt advancing to the last 16 as Group A winners after Bogy came off the bench to settle a six-goal thriller with Italy. The Zamalek striker provided the decisive contribution following an earlier brace by Ahmed Shoukri to finish off an Azzurrini side who go through by virtue of their position as one of the best third-placed teams. A frantic ...

Highlights

Line-up

ITA
EGY
Substitute(s)
Coaches
Francesco ROCCA (ITA)
(CZE) Miroslav SOUKUP
Officials
  • Referee: Marco RODRIGUEZ (MEX)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Jose Luis CAMARGO (MEX)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Alberto MORIN (MEX)
  • Fourth official: Subkhiddin MOHD SALLEH (MAS)
  • Misses next match if booked
  • Not eligible to play
  • Absent

Photos

  • Spain's goalkeeper Sergio Asenjo shows his frustration
  • The Italy team line up
  • Mohamed Talaat of Egypt in action
  • Giacomo Bonaventura of Italy
  • Shehab Ahmed of Egypt in action
  • Vincenzo Fiorillo of Italy
  • Umberto Eusepi of Italy celebrates
  • Bogy of Egypt celebrates
  • Michelangelo Albertazzi celebrates

Quotes

"We played much better than we did against Paraguay. Italy were very strong opponents and they came back and equalised twice. In the end, though, we managed to find our way. It was a great game for the fans to watch and I'd like to thank them for their fantastic support. With supporters like them behind us we can go a long way," Miroslav Soukup, Egypt coach

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STATISTICS
ItalyStatisticsEgypt
9Shots15
9Corner kicks7
4Yellow cards1
0Second yellow card and red card0
0Red Cards0
51%Possession (%)49%