DAY 5, WORLD CUP A fiery draw between Belgium and Egypt, a miracle for Cape Verde against Spain

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22h AM

Uruguay and Saudi Arabia play at midnight.

The known compositions are:

Urugvaj: Muslera - Varela, Kaseres, Olivera, Vina - Ugarte, Bentankur - Valverde, Vinas, Arauho - Nunjes;

Saudi Arabia: Al-Owais - Abdulhamid, Altambakti, Al-Amri - Al-Shamat, Kano, Al Žuwair, Al-Haibari, Al-Harbi - Al-Dawsari, Al-Buraikan.

22h AM

End of the match in Seattle - Belgium and Egypt played out a 1-1 draw in a fantastic clash and one of the best matches of the World Cup so far.

The "Pharaohs" led for a long time, in the end Belgium was closer to victory, and both sides can probably be satisfied with the outcome.

22h AM

Five minutes of stoppage time.

22h AM

What a chance it was for the Belgians, they are the ones who want the triumph.

Egypt's goalkeeper Shobir masterfully saved Mehele's header.

22h AM

Ten minutes to go in the match in Seattle - 1:1 in the duel between Belgium and Egypt.

22h AM

Salah came off the pitch in the 76th minute and it doesn't look like he really wanted it.

22h AM

Lukaku equalized for Belgium - just twenty seconds after stepping onto the field - 1-1 in Seattle in the 66th minute.

It was actually an own goal by Hani, but the robust striker had a big impact.

Romelu Lukaku
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22h AM

The Belgians continue to threaten, De Bruyne was very dangerous again - however, it is still 1:0 for Egypt.

Lukaku is getting ready to enter the game, Belgium clearly need "heavy artillery".

22h AM

An immediate chance for Egypt, or rather two in a few seconds.

First, Courtois saved Salah's header, then Ashour was inaccurate.

22h AM

Belgium was close to equalizing.

De Bruyne executed a free kick in his own style - hitting the post in the 53rd minute.

22h AM

The second half has begun in Seattle, Egypt has the advantage against Belgium - 1:0.

21h AM

Iran and New Zealand play at three o'clock in the morning in Los Angeles.

This match draws special attention after everything that has happened to the Iranians - the anticipation of whether they will even be part of the World Cup, whether they will be able to enter the USA...

21h AM

Halftime - Egypt leads 1-0 against Belgium with a goal from Ashour.

21h AM

The first of four minutes of stoppage time and a big chance for the Belgians.

De Quetelare passed the ball to Doku, and the Manchester City striker shot high over the goal.

21h AM

Egypt could have made it 2:0, but now Courtois saved the Belgians from Zika's shot.

21h AM

Egypt leads against Belgium from the 19th minute!

Thibaut Courtois didn't seem to expect such a good shot, and even if he had, it would have been difficult to stop it - Emam Ashour checked him with a shot from 18 meters.

This is his first goal in the "Pharaohs" jersey.

Belgium - Egypt
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21h AM

The Spanish are in shock, as is coach Luis de la Fuente after the draw with Cape Verde.

21h AM

The match between Belgium and Egypt has begun.

20h AM

Madrid's "Marca" made an interesting comparison with the sensational draw between Cape Verde and Spain.

20h AM

While the world admires Cape Verde and their historic point against the mighty Spain, the World Cup continues with the match between Belgium and Egypt.

It will be the first game to be played in Seattle, starting at 21 p.m., and the team lineups are already known.

Belgium will be led by Kevin de Bruyne, while Egypt will be led by Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush.

Belgium squad: Courtois - Menier, Ngoy, Mechele, Kastani - Onana, Tielemans - De Bruyne, Trossard, Doku - De Quetelare.

Egypt's lineup: Shobeir - Hani, Ibrahim, Fati, Fatuh - Atiya, Lashin - Ashour, Zico, Salah - Marmush. 

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