IranvsEgypt
IRN 1/EGY 1
Things to say
Iran and Egypt played to a 1-1 draw at Lumen Field.
01
opener
Iran and Egypt ended up sharing the points, one apiece. Felt like a game both sides will think they should've won. Honest day's work, no clean sheet for anyone.
02
key player
Trézéguet was Egypt's livewire up top, led the line with five shots. Couldn't quite find the net, but he was a constant threat.
03
hot take
Egypt had the better of it and a point's not enough. They dominated and walked away with nothing to show for it.
04
deep cut
Mohamed Hany racked up 22 defensive interventions out wide. Quietly did more grunt work than anyone on the pitch.
05
exit
Iran still hunting their first win, mind you. We'll see if they can finally get one over the line next time out.
The recap
Honors even at Lumen Field as Iran and Egypt played out a 1-1 draw that neither side will be thrilled with. Egypt did most of the pushing, with Trézéguet firing off five shots, but they couldn't break clear and settled for a share of the spoils.
Iran, still searching for their first win at 0-3, will take the point and run given how much of the ball Egypt enjoyed. A scrappy night where both keepers stayed busy and nobody quite found the killer touch.