New Zealand 1-3 Egypt
New Zealand led at half-time and stunned everyone, before Egypt and their superstar Mohamed Salah hit back to win 3-1.
How the match went
New Zealand started like a team with nothing to lose and grabbed an early lead.
Their defender Finn Surman headed them in front in the 15th minute to make it 1-0.
New Zealand held that lead all the way to the break and went in 1-0 up at half-time.
But Egypt, led by their superstar forward Mohamed Salah, took over in the second half.
Mostafa Ziko tied the game at 1-1 in the 58th minute.
Then Salah put Egypt ahead in the 67th minute, and Trezeguet sealed it in the 82nd to make it 3-1.
Egypt had started with a 1-1 draw against Belgium, and this win sends them to the top of Group G with 4 points.
New Zealand, who had drawn 2-2 with Iran in their opener, are bottom on 1 point and now in real trouble.
Key moments
- ⚽ 15' Surman (New Zealand)
- ⚽ 58' Ziko (Egypt)
- ⚽ 67' Salah (Egypt)
- ⚽ 82' Trézéguet (Egypt)
Goals in the order they were scored.
Match highlights
Watch on YouTube- Date
- Sunday, June 21
- Kickoff Time
- 18:00 (Vancouver time)
- Stage
- Group stage, Group G
- Stadium
- BC Place, Vancouver
- Attendance
- 52,497
- Referee
- Omar Al Ali (United Arab Emirates)
What's next for New Zealand?
New Zealand are bottom of the group on 1 point and running out of time.
They play Belgium on June 26 in their final group game.
They need to win that one to have any chance of going through.
What's next for Egypt?
Egypt are now at the top of the group with 4 points and look strong with Salah in this form.
They play Iran on June 26 in their final group game.
A draw there should be enough to send them through to the next round.
Common questions
What was the final score of New Zealand vs Egypt?
Egypt won 3-1. New Zealand led 1-0 at half-time before Egypt scored 3 times in the second half.
Who scored in the match?
Finn Surman scored for New Zealand in the 15th minute. Mostafa Ziko, Mohamed Salah, and Trezeguet scored for Egypt.
How did Egypt turn the game around?
New Zealand led 1-0 at the break, but Egypt came out strong after half-time. Mostafa Ziko tied it, Mohamed Salah put Egypt ahead, and Trezeguet sealed a 3-1 win.
What does this result mean for Group G?
Egypt go to the top of Group G with 4 points. New Zealand are bottom on 1 point and in real trouble, with Belgium and Iran on 2 each.