Mohamed Salah scored one goal and created another as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 and secure their first-ever World Cup win.
Their victory also ensured the Pharaohs have qualified from the group stage for the first time in their history.
New Zealand took a first-half lead when Finn Surman headed home Tim Payne's well-placed corner in the 15th minute as the All Whites dreamed of securing their first win in this competition.
Egypt scored three goals in the space of 24 minutes in the second-half to move top of Group G and seal a spot in the last 32 after some tactical tweaks from manager Hossam Hassan.
Mostafa Zico - named after the great Brazilian player - headed home Mohamed Hany's cross in the 58th minute.
Salah then played a neat one-two with Zico in the area before finding the bottom corner to put Egypt in front.
The former Liverpool forward then delivered a corner for substitute Trezeguet to head home in the 82nd minute.
Egypt's first victory in their fourth World Cup - their first appearance was in 1934 - means they can win the group if they beat Iran on Sunday.
New Zealand are still searching for their first World Cup win and will need to find it against Belgium on Saturday if they are to progress.
In other matches today, Cape Verde drew 2-all against Urugyay, Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-nil while Belgium and Iran finished the match in a nil-all draw.
In other matches today, Cape Verde drew 2-all against Urugyay, Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-nil while Belgium and Iran finished the match in a nil-all draw.
Coming up tomorrow, Argentina takes on Autria at 5am, France faces Iraq and 9am, Norway faces Senegal at midday while Jordan takes on Algeria at 3pm.
Source: BBC Sports
Source: BBC Sports
