{"id":9769,"date":"2025-03-22T12:20:54","date_gmt":"2025-03-22T09:20:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/?p=9769"},"modified":"2025-03-22T12:21:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-22T09:21:03","slug":"ethiopia-0-2-egypt-pharaohs-cruise-past-ethiopia-with-first-half-magic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/football-news\/ethiopia-0-2-egypt-pharaohs-cruise-past-ethiopia-with-first-half-magic\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethiopia 0-2 Egypt: Pharaohs Cruise Past Ethiopia with First-Half Magic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Egypt made light work of Ethiopia in their final AFCON qualifying fixture, sealing a 2-0 win courtesy of first-half brilliance from star man Mohamed Salah and Ahmed \u201cZizo\u201d Sayed. The game, played under bright lights and big expectations, confirmed Egypt\u2019s dominance in Group D as they marched confidently toward the continental showdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd25 First-Half Firepower<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Pharaohs needed just over half an hour to assert their authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 31st minute<\/strong>, Mohamed Salah found the back of the net after a smart assist from Hamdy Fathy. The goal oozed class and reminded fans why Salah is considered one of Africa\u2019s most dangerous forwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Egypt didn\u2019t stop there. In the 40th minute<\/strong>, the roles reversed as Salah turned provider for Zizo, who doubled the lead with a clean finish. The Ethiopian defense had no answers to the swift combination of play and precise execution from the Egyptians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By halftime, the scoreline read Ethiopia 0-2 Egypt<\/strong>, and the tone of the match was firmly set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd79\ufe0f Second-Half Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While the second half didn\u2019t bring more goals, it was a masterclass in game management from Egypt. Ethiopia tried to mount a comeback, making triple substitutions in the 63rd minute<\/strong>, bringing on Desta, Tekeste, and others to spark some energy into the side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the Egyptian defense remained rock-solid, with midfield control keeping the Walyas at bay. Coach Rui Vit\u00f3ria rotated his squad, introducing Mostafa Mohamed, Ahmed Kouka, and others<\/strong> to maintain rhythm and give minutes to key players ahead of AFCON.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite some late Ethiopian pressure, the score remained unchanged. Egypt left the pitch with a clean sheet and a confident display of strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1 Key Takeaways for Kenyan Football Fans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This match offers plenty of talking points for Kenyan football lovers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n