This is also the first time Egypt has scored three goals in a single World Cup match. The victory has moved Egypt to the top of the group.
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Egypt recorded their first ever World Cup victory on Sunday. Three second-half goals helped Egypt come from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 in their Group G match at the BC Palace in Vancouver.
This was the first time Egypt had scored three goals in a single World Cup match. With this win, Egypt moved to the top of the group with four points from two matches. New Zealand, on the other hand, fell to fourth place with one point. Meanwhile, Iran and Belgium are level on two points.
New Zealand took the lead in the 15th minute of the match. Finn Sammon headed in a corner. He converted a Tim Payne corner. Mostafa Zico equalised in the 58th minute with a powerful header from close range.
Egypt took the lead for the first time in the match when Mohamed Salah converted a penalty in the 67th minute. Trezeguet, who entered the field as a substitute in the 82nd minute of the game, scored a brilliant goal with a diving header and secured Egypt's victory.
