Egypt advanced to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Ivory Coast on penalties, despite Eric Bailly’s miss from the spot.
After 120 goalless minutes in Douala, the most frequently contested match in tournament history was decided when Mohamed Salah swept home to secure a 5-4 shoot-out win.
In a tight first 90 minutes with few chances, arguably the best fell to Amr El Soleya, who blasted over after being teed up in space by Salah.
Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy tipped over a Sebastien Haller header before saving a Wilfried Zaha effort, but he was replaced with two minutes remaining due to injury.
A bright start from Egypt to extra time saw El Soleya presented with another chance, the Al Ahly midfielder unable to keep his awkward header down from six yards out.
A speculative Ibrahim Sangare strike was well saved by Mohamed Abou Gabal, and Simon Deli got in front of the replacement goalkeeper from the resulting corner only to head over.
Salah’s cut-back set up Trezeguet with practically the final kick of extra time, but the Aston Villa man shot straight at Badra Ali Sangare from six yards.
The opening four penalties of the shoot-out were scored before ‘Gabaski’ clawed Bailly’s effort onto the crossbar, the Manchester United defender’s run-up not fooling the keeper.
Zaha swept home to put the pressure on Salah, who found the bottom-right corner to set up a last-eight meeting with Morocco.
