Egypt slumped to a 2-0 defeat against Uruguay in a friendly game that took place in Alexandria on Wednesday.


Diego Goodin broke the deadlock seven minutes past the hour mark before an Abdul-Zaher El-Sakka own goal sealed the victory for Uruguay.





The friendly defeat is Egypt's second since the African Cup of Nations triumph after losing to Spain 2-0 prior to the World Cup.


Egypt coach Hassan Shehata fielded second-string players as many players were missing through injury while Uruguay played with a full strength side.


Zamalek striker Amr Zaki almost put Egypt ahead after just three minutes when he headed Ahmed Abou-Mosalam's inch-perfect cross just wide.



Ten minutes later, Ahmed Hassan escaped his marker and received Abdul-Halim Ali's header inside the area but his close-range shot was blocked by Uruguay keeper Fabian Carini.


Amr Zaki had another chance in the 23rd minute when he connected with Ahmed Hassan's free-kick to head the ball over the bar.


In the 55th minute, Ahmed Fathi raced down the right flank before sending a low cross to Abdul-Halim Ali but Fabian Carini tipped the ball away.


Goodin opened the score in the 67th minute when he met Fabian Estoyanoff's corner with a diving header into the back of the net.


Ahmed Eid wasted a golden opportunity to level the score in the 80th minute after collecting a loose ball inside the area but his poor shot went easily into Fabian Carini's hands.


Uruguay ensured the win seven minutes from time when Abdul-Zaher El-Sakka converted Fabian Estoyanoff's low cross into his own net.


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