"Egypt took the lead just four minutes in after winning possession in midfield, with Emam Ashour threading it through to Omar Marmoush, who stood his ground before drilling a low shot past Yahia Fofana. And they doubled their advantage in the 32nd minute when Rami Rabia headed Salah's right-sided corner back across goal and into the near post. Ivory Coast found a way back into the quarter-final eight minutes later, though,"
"Salah has scored some important goals in his career, and this one will be among those at the top after Egypt secured a sixth straight victory in the AFCON quarter-finals. He has now scored five goals in his last six games at the tournament, more than in his previous 12 appearances. Egypt only managed six shots worth 0.81 expected goals (xG), and Salah contributed 0.33 xG to that total with his attempt, while he also created a joint-high two chances for his team-mates."
Egypt defeated Ivory Coast 3-2 to reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals and will face Senegal in the last four. Egypt scored early through Omar Marmoush after Emam Ashour's pass, and Rami Rabia converted a Mohamed Salah corner into the near post for a second. Ahmed Abou El Fotouh's own goal reduced the deficit before half-time. Salah scored again early in the second half from Ashour's cross. Ivory Coast scored a second via a Doue rebound but could not equalise, and Egypt progressed. Salah has five goals in his last six tournament games and contributed significant xG and chances.
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