Egypt U-20 Snatch Dramatic Comeback Win over Hosts Chile

Egypt clinched their first victory of the U20 World Cup with a stunning 2-1 comeback against the host nation, Chile, in their final Group A fixture. The win, secured by a dramatic injury-time goal, boosted Egypt’s hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams.

Goal Scorers
Chile: Javier Carcamo (27′)

Egypt: Ahmed Abdin (47′), Omar Khedr (90’+5′)

The match was a must-win for Egypt, who had lost their previous two Group A games against Japan and New Zealand.

First Half

Chile took the lead in the 27th minute when Javier Carcamo found the back of the net. The hosts controlled the scoreline going into the halftime break, leaving Egypt with a mountain to climb.

Second Half & Dramatic Finish:

Egypt started the second half strongly, and their persistence paid off almost immediately. Ahmed Abdin netted the equalizer just two minutes after the restart in the 47th minute, setting the stage for a tense finish.

With the game seemingly heading for a draw, Aston Villa’s Omar Khedr, one of Egypt’s standout players in the tournament, delivered the decisive blow. Khedr struck a dramatic injury-time winner in the 90th minute plus five of second-half stoppage time to complete the comeback and secure the vital three points for Egypt.

Impact on Group Standings

The 2-1 victory moved Egypt into third place in Group A standings. Having finished with 3 points, they now awaited the results from other groups to determine if they would advance to the Round of 16 as one of the four best third-placed teams in the 24-team tournament.