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Egypt were denied a first-ever World Cup win after Romelu Lukaku forced an own-goal equaliser just seconds after coming on to rescue a 1-1 draw for Belgium in their Group G opener.
Emam Ashour’s superb 19th-minute opener from distance in the searing Seattle heat gave Egypt their first World Cup half-time lead.
But the seven-time Africa Cup of Nations winners could not hold on to end their 92-year wait for a first victory at the tournament as Belgium’s all-time top scorer Lukaku made an immediate impact off the bench.
Just 22 seconds after coming on, the Napoli striker forced a Mohamed Hany own goal from Thomas Meunier’s cross in the 66th minute.
Belgium then nearly completed the turnaround, but Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobier superbly saved Brandon Mechele’s header, while Lukaku headed over a late chance.
An exciting end-to-end contest at Seattle Stadium saw veterans Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah face off, with both having their moments.
On his 34th birthday, Salah gifted Ashour his fine opener to become the first African player on record (since 1966) to register a World Cup goal involvement on their birthday.
By SkySports
