In a thrilling match at the Matmut Atlantique, Egypt’s U-23 football team secured a remarkable 2-1 victory over Spain, propelling them into the quarterfinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The game began with Egypt showing caution, but it wasn’t long before they found their stride. In the 40th minute, Ahmed ‘Zizo’ Sayed provided a perfect assist to Ibrahim Adel, who made no mistake with a great finish, giving Egypt a 1-0 lead. Spain pushed hard for an equalizer before the break but couldn’t penetrate Egypt’s defense. As the second half commenced, Egypt extended their lead in the 62nd minute. Ibrahim Adel capitalized on a defensive blunder, going clear on target and scoring from close range, making it 2-0. This goal further boosted Egypt’s confidence, but Spain was not ready to concede defeat. Spain intensified their attacks, and in the 90th minute, Samu Camello powered a header into the net, reducing the deficit to 2-1. The referee then announced 10 minutes of injury time, setting up a nerve-wracking finale. In the dying moments, Egypt had a golden opportunity to seal the game. Ahmed Atef went clear on target, but his effort…
Egypt Stuns Spain with 2-1 Victory in Paris Olympics Football Clash
July 30, 2024
