MANCHESTER, England — Egypt and New Zealand played to a 1-1 draw in Group C of the men's Olympic football tournament on Sunday, a result that left both teams in difficult position to advance to the quarterfinals.
New Zealand forward Chris Wood opened the scoring from just in front of the goal after a corner in the 17th minute at the Old Trafford Stadium, and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah equalized from close range following a counterattack in the 40th.
Both teams had great chances at the end but couldn't capitalize on them.
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Egypt and New Zealand had lost their opening matches and will need victories in the final round to advance. New Zealand will face Brazil and Egypt will play Belarus.