Friday’s result was disappointing but only because the players made every Egyptian believe the team could have walked away from the match with at least a point. Nevertheless, it was a proud and admirable performance against a tough opponent. But, before we switch our focus to Russia, here are five takeaways from the match against Uruguay: Mohamed El Shenawy: Brilliant It’s safe to say that most of us expected Essam El-Hadary to start in goal and become the oldest player ever to feature in a World Cup tournament. However, it seems that the 45-year old’s performance against Belgium has shaken Hector Cuper’s trust in him, forcing the Argentine to bench the legendary goalkeeper. El Shenawy’s pre-World Cup performances weren’t much better than El Hadary’s either, but it seems that Al Ahly’s goalkeeper stepped up in training. Surely enough, the display against Uruguay will be one that will stay in many minds for years to come, and one that earned him a Man of the Match accolade as he became he first ever Egyptian to win the award in a World Cup tournament. Amr Warda is building a strong case Having…
