Egypt 3, New Zealand 1

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Interstat) — Egypt overcame an early deficit to defeat New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday at BC Place Stadium, earning their first victory of the World Cup tournament in a match that showcased the impact of their substitutes. New Zealand struck first in the 15th minute when defender Finn Surman nodded in a header from a set piece, giving the home side a 1-0 lead. The goal came after a sustained period of pressure from New Zealand, who looked to build on their opening draw with Iran. Surman’s finish was his first goal of the competition. Egypt, however,… Read more...