Egypt and Iran draw 1-1 as Mahmoud Saber nets opening goal
Egypt opened the scoring when a cleared ball fell to Mahmoud Saber, who slipped a powerful shot beneath Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand for a 1-0 lead. Iran responded in the second half, applying pressure and eventually equalising in the closing minutes.
The draw leaves both sides with a crucial point as they vie for advancement in the group stage.
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