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#2 Egypt qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2018 [Oct 8, 2017]

Incredible scenes at the stadium after the victory

Egypt qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2018 for the first time since 1990, and how! A fascinating script was written in the history books as star player Mohammed Salah scored a penalty with 60 seconds remaining to secure a 2-1 victory for Egypt over Congo, ensuring a berth in next year's tournament. With hopes of a nation riding on him, Mo Salah coolly slotted the ball into the net gaining a status of a country legend:

The moment Mo Salah sent Egypt to their first World Cup since 1990...?????pic.twitter.com/wg0j86i6fZ

— BetBright (@BetBright) October 9, 2017

Even the commentator could not hold back his tears, such was the effect this moment had on the country! Mo Salah now is the fifth highest scorer for Egypt, with 31 international goals. In the aftermath Mo Salah rejected a gift of a luxury villa, instead asking the funds to be redirected to his hometown village. A class act on and off the pitch.

As it happened

The Pharoahs struggled in the first half to break down a stubborn Congo defence, with almost all chances falling to them. The deadlock was broken when Mohammed Elneny found Salah with a briliant long ball, which was slotted past the keeper in the 63rd minute. Everything seemed to be going according to the plan when Congo's Bouka Moto shot from the left side of the six yard box to score, breaking hearts of the Egyptian players and supporters. But Egypt found a new lease of life after a penalty was conceded in the 95th minute. Mo Salah held his nerve to slot home to secure a famous victory, one that will be remembered by Egyptian fans for years to come.