FLASH
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The first half of the match between Argentina and Egypt ended with a minimal 1-0 advantage for the "Pharaohs", who surprised the reigning world champions.
Egypt took the lead in the 15th minute. After a precise cross into the area from Marwan Atia, Yaser Ibrahim broke away from Lisandro Martinez and headed the ball into the net with a precise header, unblocking the score.
The first minutes of the match were difficult for Argentina, which failed to impose its rhythm against a well-organized Egypt in defense.
The best chance to equalize came in the 18th minute, when the referee awarded a penalty after Haisem Hasan fouled Nicolas Tagliafico. However, Lionel Messi failed to capitalize on the opportunity, as his spot-kick was stopped by a spectacular save from goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir.
Messi thus becomes the first player in World Cup history to miss two penalties in the same tournament, not counting the shootouts after 120 minutes. He missed a penalty earlier in the group stage against Austria and has now missed one against Egypt.
This was the fourth penalty that Messi has missed at the World Cup, improving the record he had set against Austria.
In the 28th minute, Alexis McAllister had the best chance to equalize, but his header was fantastically stopped by Shobeir.
In the 31st minute, Messi was unlucky. His free kick from distance hit the left post.
In the 39th minute, Shobeir made the most beautiful save of this World Cup, stopping Julian Alvarez's shot from very close range. The first half ended 0-1 for Egypt.
Despite the disadvantage, Argentina still has 45 minutes available to overturn the result and qualify for the quarterfinals.
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