Egypt, Zambia Secure Wins at FIFA U17 World Cup
Egypt and Zambia achieved significant victories at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday, while Cote d’Ivoire faced a challenging defeat that puts their progression to the knockout stage at risk.
Egypt Dominate Group E
Egypt convincingly defeated Haiti 4-1 in Group E, securing the top spot in their group. Their win came ahead of Venezuela’s 3-0 victory over England in the same group.
- Four different Egyptian players scored: Belal Attia, Abdelaziz El Zoghby, Hamza Abdelkarim, and Omar Kamal.
- This strong offensive start positions Egypt well for their upcoming match against Venezuela on Friday, a key group encounter.
Zambia Bounce Back in Group H
Zambia overcame an early deficit to beat Indonesia 3-1 in Group H. They quickly turned the match around by scoring three goals within six minutes in the first half.
- Lanky forward Abel Nyirongo scored twice.
- Lukonde Mwale added another goal.
- Zambia's next match is against Honduras on Friday, who suffered a heavy 7-0 loss to Brazil.
Cote d’Ivoire Struggle Against Switzerland
Cote d’Ivoire was outplayed by Switzerland in Group F, losing 4-1. The Swiss team built a commanding 4-0 lead before a late goal from Hubert Yao offered a small consolation for the Ivorians.
- Cote d’Ivoire faces Mexico next on Friday, a team that lost 2-1 to South Korea.
- The top two teams from each group, plus the best eight third-placed teams, will advance to the Round of 32, leaving opportunities open for qualification.
“The top two teams in each group automatically advance to the Round of 32, along with the eight best third-placed teams, providing plenty of opportunity for qualification.”
Summary: Egypt and Zambia started strong with big wins, while Cote d’Ivoire must improve after their loss to stay in contention for the knockout stages.
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