Egypt earn semi-final spot with extra-time win over Morocco

Trezeguet’s extra-time goal earned Egypt a semi-final spot at the Africa Cup of Nations as they came from a goal down to beat Morocco 2-1.

Mohamed Salah’s first goal of the tournament cancelled out Sofiane Boufal’s early penalty opener for Morocco, with the Liverpool forward setting up Trezeguet for the goal which saw The Pharaoahs advance to the last four.

Morocco went in front when Boufal coolly converted from the spot after a VAR check confirmed that Ayman Ashraf had fouled Achraf Hakimi in the area.

After a quiet opening spell for Egypt, their first shot on goal came when Ashraf’s 20-yard strike forced Yassine Bounou into a save.

Hakimi threatened to double Morocco’s advantage when he put a 25-yard free-kick wide of the target.

One goal. ⚽️One assist.