Egypt and Iran draw 1-1 as Mahmoud Saber nets opening goal

Egypt opened the scoring when a cleared ball fell to Mahmoud Saber, who slipped a powerful shot beneath Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand for a 1-0 lead. Iran responded in the second half, applying pressure and eventually equalising in the closing minutes.

The draw leaves both sides with a crucial point as they vie for advancement in the group stage.