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As it happened: Salah's creativity gifts Egypt 2-1 edge against Morocco in extra time

Egypt star Mo Salah playing in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal against Morocco, January 30, 2022. © Pierre René-Worms, France 24

Egypt go through to the semis after this scrappy, tightly contested match thanks to the creativity of Mo Salah – who overturned Morocco's early lead with an easy close-range finish, then a dazzling assist to hand Trezeguet a goal on a plate.

A successful penalty by Sofiane Boufal put Morocco in the lead in the 7th minute, in a match where Egypt enjoyed most of the possession but tended to lack creative edge, amid abundant fouls from both sides.

After this uninspiring first half, a clinical finish by Egypt icon Mo Salah put Egypt at level pegging in the 53rd minute. But a great run by the Liverpool star allowed Trezeguet to put the Pharaohs 2-1 up 10 minutes into extra time.

Read FRANCE 24's liveblog below to see how the action unfolded:

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