Egypt 2-0 Mauritania: Player ratings as Trezeguet and Salah combine to secure win for the Pharaohs

Egypt overcame Mauritania 2-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, courtesy of second-half goals from Mahmoud Trezeguet and Mohamed Salah. The Pharaohs were the more menacing side that created the better chances and mustered 16 shots, of which six were on target. However, they initially struggled to break down the Lions of Chinguetti, who held firm and weathered the storm. But their resistance was broken in the 69th minute when Trezeguet put the home side 1-0 in front before Salah consolidated their win with a second goal. Here are the player ratings:

Egypt National Football Team Player Ratings vs Mauritania

Goalkeeper

Mohamed El-Shenawy – 7

With the Lions of Chinguetti rarely threatening, El-Shenawy had a comfortable outing in goal for Egypt.

Defenders

Ahmed Eid – 7.5

With four clearances, two blocked shots, and two interceptions, Eid certainly made a telling impact in defense.

Rami Rabia – 7.5

He made six clearances in the game, a testament to his excellent vision and good sense of positioning, while also winning six aerial duels, demonstrating his aerial prowess.

Mohamed Abdelmonem – 7

He has top-notch distribution skills coupled with the propensity to push his side forward with accurate long balls.

Mohamed Hamdi – 7

Brilliantly set up Salah for the second.

Midfielders

Marwan Attia – 8

Made eight tackles, won eight ground duels, laid two key passes, and registered over 90% passing accuracy – need I say more?

Hamdi Fathi – 7

Strong in the air and distributed the ball accurately.

Forwards

Mohamed Salah – 8

The Liverpool ace continued his fine run of form with yet another strike.

Zizo – 7.5

A thorn in Mauritania’s flesh with his precocious dribbling skills and incessant crosses.

Mahmoud Trezeguet – 8

Fired the Pharaohs in front with a clinical effort after 69 minutes into the game.

Omar Marmoush – 6.5

Posed a big threat to the Mauritanian defense, but terribly misfired with his shots.

Substitutes

Mostafa Mohamed – 5

Struggled to get involved.

Mahmoud Saber – 6.5

Minimal involvement from Saber.

Mostafa Fathy – N/A

Part of a late triple substitution as Egypt looked to close the game out.

Nasser Maher – N/A

Came alongside Fathy with the game heading into extra-time.

Ibrahim Adel – N/A

Didn’t have much time either to make any impact.

Manager

Hossam Hassan – 7

He set his side out to attack, and although they took time, the Pharaohs executed their plan and won the match.

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Mauritania National Football Team Player Ratings vs Egypt

Goalkeeper

Mamadou Diop – 7

Made a series of big saves in the match to deny Egypt.

Defenders

Ibrahima Keita – 5

Cut an isolated figure on the flank, with no genuine impact at either end.

Mohamed Dellahi Yali – 7.5

Made three clearances and blocked three shots, while also making two interceptions as Yali rose to the occasion.

Lamine Ba – 6

Made a few clearances but overall not solid enough and hence taken off at the break.

Aly Abeid – 7

Struggled to win his duels, but read the game brilliantly to lay four key passes.

Midfielders

Idrissa Thiam – 7.5

Made four tackles and two clearances, while also winning a staggering seven ground duels.

Oumar Ngom – 7.5

Biting at the heels of Egyptian players, he played a big part in regaining possession, and was always present to clear any incoming danger.

Bodda Mouhsine – 6

Too sloppy on the ball and struggled to win his duels too.

Aboubakary Koita – 7

Distributed the ball superbly and made a few good crosses.

Forwards

Papa Ndiaga Yade – 6.5

Strong aerially, but didn’t see much from him from open play.

Aboubakar Kamara – 6.5

Competed hard for the ball but came away with mixed results.

Substitutes

Manager

Amir Abdou – 5

Without a win after four games, the Lions of Chinguetti’s hopes of reaching the AFCON are vanishing quickly.

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