Poland Vs Colombia match lost their opening matches of the World Cup . Saudi Arabia scored a late winner to beat Egypt 2-1 in a match which saw 45-year-old Pharaohs keeper Essam El Hadary save a penalty on his World Cup debut. Both squads lost their first two games against group rivals Russia and Uruguay. However, he remained clumsy and didn't carry a goalscoring threat, despite being effective in the air. - Saudi Arabia ended a run of 12 World Cup matches without winning (D2 L10), recording their first victory since June 1994 when they won 1-0 against Belgium.- This was Egypt's seventh match at the World Cup without winning (D2 L5) – only Honduras have played more times at the World Cup without recording a win (9).- Egypt goalkeeper Essam El Hadary, at the age of 45 years and 161 days, is the oldest player in the history of the World Cup, breaking the record set by Colombia’s Faryd Mondragon in 2014 (43y 3d).- Mohamed Salah became the first African player to score in his first two appearances at the World Cup, scoring against Russia and Saudi Arabia.- Salman Al Faraj's penalty goal for Saudi Arabia, scored after 50 minutes and 36 seconds, was the latest goal scored in the first half of a World Cup game since 1966.- Saudi Arabia midfielder Abdullah Otayf completed 110 passes in this match, the most by an Asian player in a World Cup match since 1966. Argentina duty a breath of fresh air for Messi after Barcelona strife. Host team Russia play FIFA World Cup 2018 match vs Uruguay in the Samara Arena Stadium. World Cup Match Report for Saudi Arabia v Egypt on 25 June 2018, includes all goals and incidents. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. But Salman Al-Faraj capitalised with their second chance. He didn't truly allow Egypt to express themselves, and even here, when up against a supposedly inferior opponent, they were unable to assert themselves and take control of the contest. The 2018 FIFA World Cup running mid stage. Mohamed Salah scored in his second FIFA World Cup match. He sent one curling first-half effort wide, and didn't hit the target with any of his three efforts. FW Kahraba, 5 -- Finished straight at the goalkeeper after being played through, but his blushes were spared - somewhat - by the offside flag. FIFA World cup group stage match has been reached mid stage. You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. The ball falls to him from six yards out on the right hand side and he hits it across Essam El-Hadary to put it in the bottom left corner. Tuchel's final season at PSG could end quickly thanks to feud with Leonardo, Transfer window winners and losers: Mourinho, U.S. on top, Transfer window: Grading every big signing from Europe's top clubs, Nigeria not surprised by Bukayo Saka's England decision, but open to switch, Solskjaer should answer for Man United woes, Juve-Napoli farce, Liverpool loss could be bad omen, Kubo being held back by Emery at Villarreal, Man United and Liverpool's day of woe: How the internet reacted, Africans Abroad: Ivorians Aurier and Bailly endure contrasting fortunes, USMNT's Dest at Barca among young stars poised for breakout year, Champions League group reaction: Messi vs. Ronaldo the highlight, Man United face grueling group. Essam El Hadary had earlier looked like claiming the spotlight after becoming the oldest player to ever play in the World Cup at the age of 45 years and 161 days and saving a first-half penalty from Fahad Al Muwallad. Meet Africa's exciting new crop of international debutants, Sources: United missed all of Solskjaer's targets, Sources: Man Utd's Cavani faces debut delay, New Ozil blow: Playmaker out of UEL squad, Spot-kick pioneer Panenka in ICU with COVID-19, Southgate: Off-field antics could derail England, Giroud passes Platini as France rout Ukraine, Study reveals levels of prejudice against women, LIVE Transfer Talk: Liverpool, United to go after Leipzig's Upamecano, Mesut Ozil at Arsenal: The highs and lows of his time at the Emirates, Africa gets ready for the most bizarre international window in history, CONMEBOL's World Cup qualifying to begin with coronavirus, not football, the talking point, Matches, matches and more matches: Soccer's road map to 2022 World Cup won't be easy, Achraf Hakimi headlines Africa's transfer window. Egypt were much brighter in attack than they had been in their opening two fixtures, with Salah showing snatches of his quality with some searing pace and a fine finish to open the scoring. FW Marwan Mohsen, 6 -- There were some moments of solid hold-up play, and he did bring others into the action.