Egypt 3-1 Benin: Report, result and goals as Salah scores in extra-time victory
Stay updated with all the highlights from Egypt vs Benin in the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16.
Egypt secured their advancement to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals following a 3-1 victory over Benin after extra time.
The conclusion of the match was tense, as the underdogs found a late equalizer, but two goals in the additional 30 minutes – including one from Mohamed Salah – were sufficient to clinch the match.
The initial half was disjointed and interrupted, with various fouls and injuries hindering any flow.
Egypt’s early attempts from Salah and Omar Marmoush were thwarted, while Benin posed occasional threats on the counter, particularly through Aiyegun Tosin and Junior Olaitan.
Despite a physical first 45 minutes resulting in several yellow cards, both teams entered the break without any goals on the scoreboard.
Egypt took command after halftime and broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Marwan Attia unleashed a curling right-footed shot from outside the box into the top corner.
Benin reacted positively and found their reward in the 83rd minute, as Jodel Dossou netted from close range following sustained pressure to level the scores and push the match into extra time.
The momentum shifted back toward Egypt during the initial extra time period. From a corner in the 97th minute, Yasser Ibrahim elevated above everyone to head in and regain the lead for Egypt.
Benin pressed forward in search of another equalizer but found it challenging to create clear opportunities.
Any remaining doubts vanished deep into stoppage time when Salah concluded a rapid counterattack with a low left-footed shot from outside the box, making it 3-1. Egypt managed the closing seconds to ensure a hard-earned victory in extra time, bringing relief to all on the pitch and sidelines.
Published: 2026-01-05 18:51:00
source: www.101greatgoals.com
