Egypt rallies past New Zealand 3-1 for first World Cup win
What's next: Egypt moved atop Group G on four points, while New Zealand stayed winless after losing a lead again.
Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver on Sunday, securing the country's first World Cup victory and taking control of Group G. New Zealand struck first in the 15th minute through Surman and led at halftime after troubling Egypt with direct play. Egypt changed the match after the break as Mohamed Salah drifted inside and Emam Ashour grew into midfield. Mostafa Ziko equalized in the 59th minute, Salah put Egypt ahead in the 67th, and Trezeguet added a third in the 82nd. The result left Egypt on four points before its next group match against Iran in Seattle, while New Zealand remained without a win after surrendering another lead.