Egypt’s footballers went to a retaliatory match in Senegal with a one-goal lead for a 1-0 win on the home field. However, the lead was erased in the third minute, when Boulaye Dia hit. The match was then even and even after 120 minutes, the winner was not decided who will present himself at the championship in Qatar.
So the penalties had to decide. The Egyptians relied mainly on their captain Salah, who, however, overshot it. But not much to wonder. Several green lasers shone directly into his face as he was about to kick the penalty, which dazzled him unpleasantly.
I mean, just look at this. Salah sails his penalty over… and surely anybody would, given the lasers.
Mane scores, Senegal wins the shootout, Egypt out of the World Cup pic.twitter.com/tgHmCmW8uu
— Henry Bushnell (@HenryBushnell) March 29, 2022
In the end, only El Solia made the Pharaohs, the “Lions of Téranga” scored three times and it was decided. with Senegal.
After the match, the Egyptian footballers had to endure, in addition to the bitter defeat, a pile of items that Senegalese fans threw at their heads as they left the locker room. And that was not all.
They were allegedly exposed to racist insults throughout the match, and a number of offensive banners appeared in the stands, especially against Salah. Upon arrival at the stadium, their team bus was damaged and during the warm-up, the home fans threw bottles and stones at them. The Egyptian Football Association has filed a complaint with FIFA.
What have those Senegal fans in that section of the stadium gained from this? In the game there was a banner written “F@ck You Mo Salah” what is this hate towards Salah? He literally has not done anything wrong. So sad! #SENEGY pic.twitter.com/y5wAbOFuDX
— Kenny Mlay (@PapiiKennyy7) March 29, 2022
After the match, disturbing footage appeared on social networks, which should allegedly capture riot scenes after the end of the match. The fans stormed the field and began demolishing everything in their path. They drove not only players and coaches from the field, but also security.
Fans have invaded the pitch after Senegal-Egypt.
Players, coaches, and security have been chased off the pitch.
Insane….pic.twitter.com/pvLafTdIt7
— Barstool Football (@StoolFootball) March 29, 2022