Egypt asks to replay controversial soccer match against Senegal

Egypt, which has been eliminated from the 2022 World Cup, accused Senegalese fans of fostering an atmosphere of “terrorism” by pointing lasers and throwing objects at the Egyptian players.
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Egypt's goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy walks on the field during the World Cup 2022 qualifying football match between Senegal and Egypt at the Me Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in Diamniadio on March 29, 2022. - SEYLLOU/AFP via Getty Images
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Egypt has officially requested a rematch of its men’s association football (soccer) match against Senegal. 

Senegal defeated Egypt 1-0 in Dakar on March 29, which ended Egypt’s quest to play in this year’s World Cup in Qatar. The game came down to penalty kicks, with Senegal scoring three to Egypt’s one. 

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