Egypt 3, New Zealand 1: Egypt Rallies Past New Zealand in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Interstat) — Egypt rallied from an early deficit to defeat New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday at BC Place Stadium in a World Cup group-stage match.

Finn Surman headed the All Whites ahead in the 15th minute, but Egypt responded with three unanswered goals. Mostafa Zico equalized with a header in the 58th minute, Mohamed Salah scored with his left foot in the 67th and Trezeguet added a header in the 82nd.

Mohanad Lasheen assisted on one goal for Egypt and received a yellow card in the 17th minute. Sarpreet Singh and Callum McCowatt were also booked for New Zealand in the 20th and 34th minutes, respectively. Singh and McCowatt each recorded an assist.

Egypt improved to 1-0-1 in the competition and 6-2-2 overall. New Zealand fell to 0-1-1 in the competition and 2-1-2 overall. Egypt next faces Iran on Friday, while New Zealand meets Belgium on the same day.