Egypt beat Ivory Coast to book semi final spot | OneFootball

In an exhilarating encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Egypt secured a 3-2 win over Ivory Coast in the first leg of the CAN 2025 quarter-finals. Despite being dominated in possession and shot attempts, Egypt's clinical finishing proved decisive in a match filled with drama and excitement.

The scoring opened early with Omar Marmoush finding the net in just the 4th minute, assisted by Emam Ashour. This early goal set the tone for Egypt, who doubled their lead in the 32nd minute through Rami Rabia, with Mohamed Salah providing the crucial assist. However, the match took a twist when Ahmed Fatouh scored an own goal eight minutes later, giving Ivory Coast a lifeline before the break.

Egypt restored their two-goal cushion in the 52nd minute when Mohamed Salah, assisted again by Emam Ashour, scored his fourth goal of the tournament. But Ivory Coast were not ready to give up, and Guela Doué's goal in the 73rd minute ensured a tense finish. Despite their efforts and dominating the game with 72% possession and 13 shots, Ivory Coast could not find the equalizer.

The match concluded with Egypt taking a crucial advantage into the second leg, thanks to their efficient use of opportunities. The Pharaohs will look to maintain this momentum and secure their spot in the semi-finals of the prestigious continental tournament.

Incidents: The story of the match

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The match begins

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GOAL Egypt: Omar Marmoush (Egypt) scores!

Omar Marmoush scores goal number 2 in the competition (4 matches)

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GOAL Egypt: Rami Rabia (Egypt) scores!

Rami Rabia scores goal number 1 in the competition (3 matches)

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Missed opportunity. Emam Ashour from Egypt takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it goes wide to the right.

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GOAL Egypt: Ahmed Fatouh (Egypt) socres an own goal!

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GOAL Egypt: Mohamed Salah (Egypt) scores!

Mohamed Salah scores goal number 4 in the competition (4 matches)

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GOAL Ivory Coast: Guela Doué (Ivory Coast) scores!

Guela Doué scores goal number 1 in the competition (5 matches)

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The referee whistles for the end of the match