Egypt coach Hector Cuper staying grounded despite vital win over Ghana in World Cup qualifier

Published on: 14 November 2016

Egypt coach Hector Cuper is refusing to be carried away despite his side's 2-0 win over Ghana put them in the driving seat in the qualifying race to the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

The Pharaohs backpedalled for chunk of the match but managed to find the back of the net with a goal in either half.

Mohammed Salah converted a 43rd minute penalty after Harrison Afful had felled Hassan Trezeguet inside the box.

Four to time, Abdallah El-Said made it 2-0 seal victory in front of 80,000 partisan crowd at the Borg El Arab Stadium.

With two wins from their opening two games, Cuper's men are well placed in their bid to reach Russia 2018.

However, the 60-year-old warned his team there is still plenty of work to do.

"There are four matches remaining in the group and everything could happen.  We have to focus on the coming games to continue our winning run.''the Argentine said

Egypt are now top of Group E with six points, five more than third place Ghana.

 

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