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Egypt Edges Benin in AFCON Thriller: Extra Time Decides It
5 Jan
Summary
- Egypt secured a tough 3-1 win over Benin in the Africa Cup of Nations.
- Mohamed Salah scored a late breakaway goal to seal Egypt's victory.
- The match required extra time after Benin equalized late in normal time.
Egypt has advanced in the Africa Cup of Nations, securing a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Benin in the round of 16. The match, held on Monday, required extra time to determine a winner after Benin managed to equalize late in regulation play.
Yasser Ibrahim's superb header in the 97th minute broke the deadlock for Egypt. This was followed by Mohamed Salah's clinical breakaway strike in the dying moments of extra time, sealing their progression to the next round. Egypt had initially taken the lead in the 69th minute through Marwan Attia's impressive long-range shot.
Benin's spirited performance almost led to an upset, as they equalized with just eight minutes remaining in normal time through Jodel Dossou. Despite facing relentless pressure, their energy and determination matched Egypt's artistry, making for a thrilling encounter. Egypt now awaits the winner of the Ivory Coast versus Burkina Faso match for their quarter-final clash.
