Hamdy’s late header secures draw for Egypt against UAE

Doha, Qatar: Marwan Hamdy scored a late equaliser as Egypt secured a crucial 1 1 draw against the United Arab Emirates in their FIFA Arab Cup Group C...

Doha, Qatar: Marwan Hamdy scored a late equaliser as Egypt secured a crucial 1-1 draw against the United Arab Emirates in their FIFA Arab Cup Group C match at Lusail Stadium yesterday.

Substitute Caio Lucas had given UAE the lead in the 60th minute, but Hamdy’s header five minutes from time boosted Egypt’s chances of reaching the quarter-finals.

Egypt are now second in the group with two points, while Jordan have already advanced after recording two straight wins. UAE and Kuwait remain level on one point each and will face off on Tuesday, the same day Egypt take on Jordan.

Egypt created several chances, but Ghanam Mohamed sent a header over the bar.

Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed Bassam denied Bruno with a diving save while Egypt’s Yassin Marei also threatened late in the first half, but the score remained even.