Egypt Stuns Cote d'Ivoire, Inspires Hope of Revival Under Veteran Coach Hassan
The Pharaohs' stunning 3-2 victory over Cote d'Ivoire in a World Cup quarterfinal may have been a long time coming, but it was one that will go down as one of the most memorable performances from Egypt's national team in years. The win, which took place on Saturday evening at the Cairo International Stadium, marked a significant shift in momentum for the team, who had struggled to gain traction under new coach Hossam Hassan.
Egypt's golden age, which saw them claim three consecutive Cups of Nations titles between 2006 and 2010, is now a distant memory, but Hassan seems to have rediscovered a winning formula that brought success during his previous stint as coach. The team's performance was marked by an increased sense of energy and wit, reminiscent of their successful era under the late Hassan Shehata.
The victory itself was a convincing one, with Egypt taking a 3-0 lead before Cote d'Ivoire scored two late goals to make the scoreline more respectable. However, it was the team's display of pressing and counter-attacking prowess that truly impressed. Mohamed Salah, who scored twice in the game, was at the heart of much of this action, as he did in Egypt's previous win over Cote d'Ivoire in the 2008 Ghana Cup of Nations.
The team's use of a 4-3-1-2 formation also proved to be an effective one, allowing them to dominate possession and create scoring chances with ease. Hamdy Fathy's display in midfield was particularly noteworthy, as he dispossessed Franck Kessié on halfway before setting up the second goal.
The win over Cote d'Ivoire has set Egypt up for a semi-final showdown against Senegal, and the stage is now set for another thrilling encounter between two African football powers. For Hassan's team, it represents an opportunity to right some of the wrongs of recent history, including their struggles in World Cup qualifying and their disappointing performances in Cups of Nations since 2010.
While it would be premature to declare that Egyptian football is back to its golden age just yet, Saturday's win has undoubtedly inspired hope among fans and pundits alike. The team's renewed energy and enthusiasm have been palpable, and Hassan seems to have the right man on his hands.
The stage is now set for an intriguing semi-final showdown against Senegal, with Mohamed Salah once again pitted against former Liverpool teammate Sadio Mane. Can Egypt repeat their win over Cote d'Ivoire and make it to the final? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – this team is starting to look like a force to be reckoned with once again.
The Pharaohs' stunning 3-2 victory over Cote d'Ivoire in a World Cup quarterfinal may have been a long time coming, but it was one that will go down as one of the most memorable performances from Egypt's national team in years. The win, which took place on Saturday evening at the Cairo International Stadium, marked a significant shift in momentum for the team, who had struggled to gain traction under new coach Hossam Hassan.
Egypt's golden age, which saw them claim three consecutive Cups of Nations titles between 2006 and 2010, is now a distant memory, but Hassan seems to have rediscovered a winning formula that brought success during his previous stint as coach. The team's performance was marked by an increased sense of energy and wit, reminiscent of their successful era under the late Hassan Shehata.
The victory itself was a convincing one, with Egypt taking a 3-0 lead before Cote d'Ivoire scored two late goals to make the scoreline more respectable. However, it was the team's display of pressing and counter-attacking prowess that truly impressed. Mohamed Salah, who scored twice in the game, was at the heart of much of this action, as he did in Egypt's previous win over Cote d'Ivoire in the 2008 Ghana Cup of Nations.
The team's use of a 4-3-1-2 formation also proved to be an effective one, allowing them to dominate possession and create scoring chances with ease. Hamdy Fathy's display in midfield was particularly noteworthy, as he dispossessed Franck Kessié on halfway before setting up the second goal.
The win over Cote d'Ivoire has set Egypt up for a semi-final showdown against Senegal, and the stage is now set for another thrilling encounter between two African football powers. For Hassan's team, it represents an opportunity to right some of the wrongs of recent history, including their struggles in World Cup qualifying and their disappointing performances in Cups of Nations since 2010.
While it would be premature to declare that Egyptian football is back to its golden age just yet, Saturday's win has undoubtedly inspired hope among fans and pundits alike. The team's renewed energy and enthusiasm have been palpable, and Hassan seems to have the right man on his hands.
The stage is now set for an intriguing semi-final showdown against Senegal, with Mohamed Salah once again pitted against former Liverpool teammate Sadio Mane. Can Egypt repeat their win over Cote d'Ivoire and make it to the final? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – this team is starting to look like a force to be reckoned with once again.
and i gotta say, they were 
that mohamed salah is on fire right now! 3 goals in the past 2 games is insane 
️ the team's energy was electric too 
we might be seeing a resurgence of egyptian football under hossam hassan 
check out this video of hamdy fathy's assist in the match: 
egypt totally killed it in that game! i mean yeah they had some tough times under hossam hassan but i think he finally figured out the right combo for the team. that 4-3-1-2 formation was pure genius 
and mohamed salah is literally unstoppable when he's on the field. i'm so hyped for the next game against senegal, can you even imagine what it would be like if egypt won the whole thing? 
i mean can u believe egypt just beat cote d'ivoire 3-2?!!! 
the team was so pumped and energized, it was like they were playing for the world cup final again! 
and mohamed salah is literally on fire 
it's been ages since they won cups of nations and now they're starting to make some noise again 
i'm so here for it! 
the fact that hassan was previously successful as coach in 2006-2010 makes me think he might just be the man to revive egyptian football 
can u imagine mohamed salah vs sadio mane again? 
I'm not convinced by all this hype around Egyptian football's resurgence 
. It feels like they're just experiencing a lucky run of wins 
. Don't get me wrong, it's awesome for the team and fans, but let's not get carried away 
. They've still got a long way to go before they can reclaim their former glory 
hamdy fathy's display was so clutch too, set up those goals with ease 
he's brought back that golden age vibe, reminiscent of shehata's time in charge 
salah's been on fire too 
. People are already calling for Egypt's "golden age" back, like it was always meant to happen? Please, the team has been through 17 years of mediocre football and now they're just gonna magically become great again because of one win against Cote d'Ivoire? I'm not buying it 
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. The team's success under him is likely due to the fact that they were already playing decent football when he took over, not because of anything he specifically brought to the table.
. It sounds like a fancy way of saying "we're gonna park the bus and hope for the best". I'm all for a good counter-attacking strategy, but come on, it's not that deep 
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. They've got one win under their belt and now they're expected to take down Senegal? Please 
. I think Hassan's got a solid game plan and the team's starting to gel. Mohamed Salah is on fire right now 
. The team's win over Cote d'Ivoire was definitely a memorable one, and it shows that Hassan Shehata’s tactics are still worth considering. The 4-3-1-2 formation is so on point right now 
it's amazing how much energy and enthusiasm the team has right now, it's like they're finally back on track 
let's keep rooting for them as they take on senegal in the semi-finals 
