Egypt's U-17 team, born in 2009, secured a 4-2 win against South Korea in a penalty shootout in their opening match of the International Friendship Tournament in Switzerland. The match ended in a 2-2 draw after regular time. The Egyptian team's victory marks a successful start to the tournament, which will run from September 24 to October 3.
South Korea's Kim Ji-ho scored the first goal in the 19th minute of the first half. However, Egypt's Khaled Moukhtar equalized in the 45th minute, tying the game 1-1 at halftime. Egypt's Ziadeh Saoud scored the second goal in the 86th minute, but South Korea's Kia Goo equalized in the 90th minute, forcing the game into a penalty shootout.
The Egyptian team's formation for the match included 22 players, with Malik Amr, Mohamed Obeid, and Abdulaziz Mahmoud as goalkeepers. The team's defense consisted of Mohamed El-Sayed, Adam Youssef, Adel Alaa, Mohamed Sabri, Amir Hassan, and Abdullah Amr. The midfield players included Ahmed Bashir, Mohand Magdi, Omar Abdel Rahim, Seif Karim, Youssef Abdullah, Mohamed Gamal, Daniel Tamer, Ziadeh Saoud, Ahmed Safwat, and Adham Haseeb.
The Egyptian team's attack consisted of Khaled Moukhtar, Amir Abu El-Az, and Khaled Mahmoud. The team's participation in the International Friendship Tournament in Switzerland is part of their intensive preparation for the U-17 World Cup in Qatar. The tournament features eight teams, divided into two groups. Egypt is in Group A, along with South Korea, England, and Colombia.
Egypt's coach, Hussein Abdel Latif, is leading the team in the tournament. The team's next match will be against England, followed by a match against Colombia. The U-17 World Cup in Qatar is scheduled to take place later this year, and Egypt's participation in the International Friendship Tournament is aimed at preparing the team for the World Cup.
The International Friendship Tournament in Switzerland features top teams from around the world, providing a great opportunity for Egypt's U-17 team to test their skills against strong opponents. The team's performance in the tournament will be crucial in their preparation for the U-17 World Cup.
Egypt's U-17 team's victory against South Korea in the opening match of the International Friendship Tournament in Switzerland is a positive start to their campaign. The team's next matches will be crucial in determining their chances of advancing in the tournament.
Key points
- Egypt's U-17 team defeats South Korea 4-2 in a penalty shootout.
- The team's victory marks a successful start to the International Friendship Tournament in Switzerland.
- Egypt's U-17 team is preparing for the U-17 World Cup in Qatar.
