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Egypt Finishes Bottom of the Group in the World Cup, and Social Media Has Much to Say

June 25, 2018
Saudi Arabia celebrates win over Egypt in final match in their group at the 2018 World Cup. Credit: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images
I’ll just have to watch them both!! 😂😂@BBCSport @BBCMOTD #bbcworldcup #SaudiArabia v #Egypt #Uruguay v #Russia pic.twitter.com/0CE824f53j

— Stuart Collins WXM AFC (@Stuart30982) June 25, 2018

The stakes weren’t high to begin with as the two teams were set to head home regardless of the end result. Saudi Arabian players were determined for a win whereas the Egyptian team was clearly demoralized after a disappointing run in the World Cup, intense criticism online and much controversy arising against the Egyptian Federation of Football.

https://twitter.com/Georgesketch/status/1011263837931175937

The match was underwhelming with poor, slow performances from the unmotivated players.

https://twitter.com/latifxaa/status/1011276532961239041

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Three main reactions prevailed on social media, all fell under an umbrella of disappointment: the first reaction being utter pride of the Egyptian goalkeeper, Essam El Hadary. The 45-year-old goalie was brilliantly able to save a penalty; inspiring 45-year-olds worldwide to consider trying professional football.

The second theme to reign in the realm of social media was support for Mohamed Salah, who scored Egypt’s fourth ever goal at the World Cup. He opted not to celebrate despite his teammates’ ecstasy, most notably, El Hadary’s who dropped to his knees in delight.

https://twitter.com/Shahedm18261389/status/1011291683701616640

https://twitter.com/smolsekai/status/1011268511853891584

Thirdly, the audience expressed their dismay of the match referee on social media. He awarded Saudi Arabia two penalties to tie the record for the most awarded at a World Cup. On the second penalty, the Egyptian players protested the referee’s decision. The VAR was consulted, and the penalty was expected to be overturned but Roldan stuck with his decision.

https://twitter.com/footyfan4u/status/1011260177935421442

https://twitter.com/_DinaM/status/1011279208079912961

Finally, behind the stifled laughs, the jokes and the anger, football fans worldwide were only left with disappointment and disbelief. It was saddening for Egypt to end the match with a tie let alone a last-second goal, declaring Saudi Arabia as the winners, and Egypt, the bottom rank in the group.

https://twitter.com/salmaaxx_/status/1011277433335578625

https://twitter.com/Crazy_Copt/status/1011281905839411200

https://twitter.com/hatersayimcocky/status/1011268010915573760

https://twitter.com/PrinceChi10/status/1011278262918578177

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