Seattle, June 16 -- Belgium and Egypt played out a 1-1 draw in their opening Group Stage match of the FIFA World Cup at Lumen Field, in a game that swung sharply between both sides before finishing level.
Egypt started brighter and took the lead in the 20th minute when Emam Ashour struck a powerful effort from distance, beating Thibaut Courtois with a well-placed finish. Belgium struggled in the first half, lacking sharpness in the final third despite controlling possession.
The second half changed quickly after Belgium introduced Romelu Lukaku. Within seconds of his arrival, his physical presence caused confusion in the Egyptian defence, leading to Mohamed Hany turning the ball into his own net for 1-1. The equaliser lifted Belgium, who ...