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Foul Denies Egypt Crucial Goal vs. Argentina
7 Jul
Summary
- Mostafa Ziko scored a goal for Egypt in the 58th minute.
- The goal was disallowed due to a foul by Marwan Ateya.
- Haissem Hassan provided the assist for Ziko's disallowed goal.
In a critical Round of 16 match played in Atlanta on Tuesday, Egypt's Mostafa Ziko scored what appeared to be a crucial goal in the 58th minute against Argentina. The goal, however, was controversially ruled out by the referee.
The reason for disallowing the goal was a preceding foul. Marwan Ateya of Egypt was deemed to have committed a foul by stamping on Argentina's Lisandro Martinez.
This foul, though contentious, led to Egypt regaining possession. Haissem Hassan then initiated a dynamic run down the right wing. He skillfully broke through the Argentinian defense before delivering a piercing pass to Ziko.
Ziko found himself in a one-on-one scenario with Argentina's goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez. He attempted to chip the ball over the keeper to convert the chance, but the initial foul nullified the effort.
