Belgium secured a 1-1 draw against Egypt at the World Cup on Monday.
Key facts
- •Romelu Lukaku came on as a substitute in the 66th minute and helped create the equalizing goal.
- •Emam Ashour scored Egypt's goal in the 19th minute, his first international goal.
- •The equalizing goal came 23 seconds after Lukaku entered the match.
- •Egypt has never won a game at the World Cup.
Belgium came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw against Egypt at the World Cup on Monday, with substitute Romelu Lukaku helping create the move that led to the equalizer. Lukaku came on in the 66th minute with Belgium trailing 1-0. The equalizing goal came only 23 seconds after Lukaku entered the match.
By the numbers
Match summary
Emam Ashour put Egypt ahead in the 19th minute with his first international goal, taking advantage of a defensive breakdown. Egypt had numerous chances to increase its lead but could not put Belgium away. Lukaku and teammate Kevin De Bruyne also had opportunities to take the lead.
Team performance
Belgium failed to advance past the group stage at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and has not won any of its last three matches in the tournament. Egypt, playing in its fourth World Cup, still has never won a game at the tournament.
This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Daily Sabah.
