Spain 1-2 Egypt: summary, score, goals, highlights Olympic soccer

Egypt see off Spain to claim top spot

What a game, what a performance, what a result!

Egypt have beaten Spain thanks to a memorable brace from Ibrahim Adel, who starred for the Egyptians throughout. Spain rotated their team for the game but Egypt will take real heart from a dogged defensive performance, punctuated with moments of real quality. 

The corner kick is played short and Egypt quickly win another throw-in. They're keeping it in the corner, surely the time is up now?!

Egypt are still coming forward when they get the opportunity. They force their way into the box with Ahmed Atef and the full-back wins a corner kick for his team. 

We're now over the allotted ten minutes of added time. We had an injury and substitutions during stoppage time, but how much longer?

Fermin Lopez is pulled down as he tries to bring Spain forward. A good foul to give away, from an Egyptian point of view. 

Egypt are starting to look desperate now, hoofing the ball forward and giving away cheap fouls on the halfway line. They've got just a few minutes remaining now, they are so close to securing top spot. 

Another injury for Egypt, this time it's Ahmed Eid on the floor. He'll have to come off, Ziad Kamal is coming on to replace him. 

Egypt have a chance to break but Mahmoud Saber is too hasty with it, firing at goal from 25 yards out. Spain win the goal kick and now have the chance to launch another attack. 

Spain charge forward on the right flank and look to feed the ball into Fermin Lopez in the middle of the box. At the last second Cristhian Mosquera stretches out a leg and clears the danger for Egypt. 

Heroic defending from Mosquera!

Egypt are really on the back foot now, looking to eat up the second whenever they can. 

We're going to have ten minutes of added time! Game on!

Spain are back in the game, thanks to a towering header from Samu Omorodion! The big striker rose highest at the back post and nodded the ball firmly past Hamza Alaa in the Egyptian goal. 

Spain need just one more goal to level the scores and reclaim top spot in Group C!

Egypt are closing in on a famous victory now. Just minutes to go, can they make it?

Egypt have a shot blocked on the edge of the box and Spain move swiftly up-field. Fermin Lopez tries to lofts a ball out to Diego Lopez on the right but it's overhit, flying out for an Egypt throw-in. 

Spain look to build something down the left flank but the passing is a little loose and the ball runs out for a goal kick. 

Captain Sergio Gomez goes down holding his ankle, claiming that he was clipped by an Egyptian defending during that move. Referee thinks otherwise and he's told to get to his feet. 

Double change for Egypt before the corner. Ahmed Atef and Bilal Mazhar come on, replacing Faisal and Shehata. 

And just like that - chance!

Spain work the ball to Juan Miranda on the edge of the box and the defender lets loose a fierce left-footed shot from 20 yards. His swerving effort is on-target and forces a sharp save from Alaa. 

Spain win the corner kick. 

Spain are looking a bit unsettled now, starting to force passes that really aren't on. The Spanish substitutions haven't really offered anything extra so far. 

What can Spain muster in the final stages in Bordeaux? They started the second half well but that second Egypt goal seems to have knocked the stuffing out of them. 

As it stands, Egypt will top Group C. 

Omar Fayed is replaced by Mohammed Tarek for the final 20 minutes of normal time. 

Omar Fayed

The Egyptian full-back is coming off on a stretcher. Not entirely sure what the injury was there, or whether it warranted a stretcher, but we certainly wish him a speedy recovery. 

One final change for Spain. Juan Miranda comes on to replace Miguel Gutierrez. 

Egypt aren't done here! They pinch the ball high and launch a quick attack, finding Osama Faisal in the box. He swivels on the ball and forces a sharp save from Arnau Tenas in the Spain goal. 

Double change for Spain now. It's Barcelona's Fermin Lopez and Pablo Barrios, coming on to replace Adrian Bernabe and Benat Turrientes. 

Ibrahim Adel bags a brace for Egypt

With just 25 minutes of their final group stage game remaining, Egypt are top of Group C and looking set to seal top spot. Spain need to score twice in the remaining time to overturn the deficit and retake first position. 

It's a defensive nightmare for Spain. Once again, it was just a long punt up-field that they couldn't deal with and the ball fell to the feet of Ibrahim Adel. 

The No. 10 found himself one-on-one with Tenas and made no mistake. 

Omar Fayed

The Egyptian defender is down after clashing with Samu in the course of that corner kick. He comes off the field to receive treatment but he'll be fine to continue. 

Spain swing in a goal kick and Samu rises highest, but can't get his header on target. Goal kick to Egypt. 

Spain are starting to turn the screw now, fashioning a series of half-chances as they pin Egypt back into a deep defensive shape. 

The introduction of Sergio Gomez has given them a little more direction in their play. Can they make it count now?

Brilliant work from Samu Omorodion to run in behind the Egypt defence and pull the ball back across the six-yard box. There's no one there to meet the ball and the chance goes begging. 

In fact, it's pulled back for an earlier offside. 

First chance of the second half for Spain. They do well to build into the Egypt box and find Sergio Carmello in space. He fashions room for a shot but his poked effort bounces just wide of the Egypt goal, and out for a goal kick. 

Ibrhaim Adel goal fires Egypt ahead

In fact let's take a look at that opening goal from Ibrahim Adel. For viewers in the US, he's that wonderstrike...

It's been a quiet start to the second half, nothing of any real note from either team. Spain dominating the ball again but they know the threat that Egypt, particularly Adel, pose on the break. 

Spain need an equaliser to avoid going through as the second-placed team in Group C. That will likely land then with a tougher quarter-final opponent. 

Manchester City midfielder Sergio Gomez takes the captain's armband as he enters. Tenas will take over from Iturbe in goal. 

Triple change from Spain at the break. Arnau Tenas, Juanlu Sanchez and Sergio Gomez enter, Iturbe, Pubill and Oroz are coming off. 

And we're back!

Spain get the second half underway. 

Egypt lead through Ibrahim Adel wonder-strike

In a tense first half, it always looked like it might need a moment of magic to break the deadlock at Stade de Bordeaux. That moment was produced by 23-year-old winger Ibrahim Adel, who curled home a brilliant effort from the edge of the box with just five minutes remaining before the break. 

He was the live wire for Egypt throughout and gets his reward with a goal. 

Halftime in Bordeaux

That's all from the first half and Egypt have a shock lead at the break!

It was a moment of real inspiration from Ibrahim Adel to give his side the lead, capping an impressive first half performance. 

Spain bring the ball forward again but there's precious few options for the Spanish defenders. Mosquera pings a long ball out to Bernabe on the left but he loses the ball and Egypt regroup. 

There will be three minutes of added time at the end of the first half. 

Egypt have really grown in confidence as this half has grown on. The midfield trio of Elneny, Koka and Shehata has done a good job protecting their back four and rotating the ball around when they have it.

Can Egypt maintain this lead for the next few minutes and take the advantage into the halftime break?

They might do more than they, they push forward again with the ball. Zizo has space to shoot from range but his effort is dragged wide. 

Brilliant play from Zizo to make some space on the right and drive towards the box. He laid the ball off to Ibrahim Adel on the edge of the box and he curled the ball into the roof of the net from 20 yards. 

Egypt lead Spain. They are currently top of Group C!

Spain win a free kick on the right flank, about 20 yards from the corner flag. 

It's Adrian Bernabe who curls the ball in with his left foot but overhits it, sending it arcing out of play on the far side. Goal kick to Egypt.

Hard-fought game in Bordeaux

Spain have enjoyed the most of the ball but Egypt have looked resolute, refusing to give up space in the central areas. 

It's all gone as expected so far. Who can produce a moment of magic and nudge their team ahead here?

Egypt's one real outlet in the first half has been Ibrahim Adel, playing off the left flank. He does well again, squaring up Marc Pubill and shifting the ball inside. He lays it off to Shehata but the midfielder balloons the ball over the crossbar. 

Zizio's right-footed effort is wild and flies well over the crossbar. That was a waste of an opportunity for Egypt. 

The scores remain goalless. 

Egypt push towards the edge of the Spain box and win a free kick, right of center, around 30 yards from goal. 

It's a long way out, but Zizo is lining up a shot...

A well-placed ball forward from Spain finds Aimar Oroz racing in behind the Egypt backline. He can't quite bring the ball under control, but it's another promising opening from Spain. 

The resultant corner kick is clipped to the back post, where Marc Pubill is waiting to strike a volley. He has space for the shot but drags his effort wide. 

Goal kick to Egypt. 

Good ball from Spain finds Aimar Oroz charging down the left flank. He tries to clip a cross into the middle but it's blocked by a recovering defender. 

Corner kick to Spain...

Good work from Osama Faisal to hold the ball up for Egypt and win a throw-in. They need more of that from the No. 9 to help them get up-field. 

Spain win a corner kick and swing the ball in towards Adrian Bernabe in the middle. He tries to flick a volley towards goal but Hamza Alaa is equal to it. 

Out of nowhere, Ahmed Koka takes aim from distance and forces a smart save from Iturbe. He hit that from 30 yards out!

The Egyptian keeper is back on his feet and his team are enjoying a spell of possession. Former Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny is starting to get on the ball, looking to build the play for his team. 

Hamza Alaa

The Egyptian keeper is down after colliding with Samu Omorodion while competing for an aerial ball. Hamza Alaa will be fine, but the Spain striker's a big lad. 

Egypt push forward and Ahmed Koka swings in a cross from the right. Pacheco clears well for Spain. 

As we hit the quarter-hour mark, you'd think that both teams will be fairly happy with how the game has started. Spain have dominated, of course, but Egypt have managed to pose a threat on the break. 

Spain are caught on the counter-attack and Ibrahim Adel has the space to burst down the left wing for Egypt. He looks to cut inside onto his right foot to make space for a shot but his progress is well blocked by Cristhian Mosquera at rightback. 

More good work from Adel, who looks like a real handful 

More good work from Spain with the ball, spraying the passes around and trying to make space for a cross out wide. Egypt are staying compact in the middle, but that's leaving space out wide. 

Ahmed Eid

The Egyptian defender is booked for that late challenge. 

Spain come forward now with Diego Lopez, making good progress on the right. He's brought down by Eid near to the touchline, stopped the break. 

Egypt win the ball through striker Faisal and launch a quick counter-attack. They work the ball towards Ibrahim Adel in the Spain box but the No. 10 can't get his shot away amid Spanish defenders. 

Good defending from Spain. 

As expected, Spain have dominated the early stage and controlled possession. Egypt staying deep, resolute in their defensive shape. 

And we're off!

Spain need a point to top the group, Egypt need a point to make it through to the knockout rounds. 

Away we go!

The players are out at Stade de Bordeaux. It'll be Spain to get things underway in the final round of Group C fixtures...

We're nearly ready for the off!

The players are out in Bordeaux and the scene is set for the Group C decider!

Alejandro Iturbe starts in goal for Spain

Atletico Madrid's 20-year-old goalkeeping prospect Alejandro Iturbe starts in goal for Spain today, a major chance to impress for the youngster. He's spent two years with Atleti's B team but is yet to make an appearance for the senior team. 

However he does, all eyes will be on him today. 

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Spain arrive in Bordeaux

The Group C decider between Spain and Egypt will take place at Stade de Bordeaux today, with kick-off now less than half an hour away. Spain need a win to confirm their place at the top of the group but they have opted to make ten changes from the team that secured a comprehensive 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in their most recent game. 

Egypt team news to take on Spain

Official confirmation of the Egypt team, captained by former Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny, who is currently out of contract after the expiration of his contrast with the Gunners this summer. 

Egypt XI: Hamza Alaa - Ahmed Eid, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Omar Fayed, Karim el Debes - Mohamed Elneny, Ahmed Koka, Mohamed Shehata - Ibrahim Adel, Osama Faisal, Zizo

Spain on hot form ahead of final group stage game

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Spain team news to face Egypt

Here's the team selected by head coach Santi Denia for Spain's final group stage game. Unsurprisingly, having already won the group, the Spanish make a number of chance for the Egypt game. 

Denia has made ten changes from the team that beat the Dominican Republic last time out. Osasuna midfielder Aimar Oroz is the only player who retains his place in the starting XI. 

Spain dominate group at the Olympics

The senior side are European champions and the youngsters aren't too bad either. Spain's Under-23 team have started the Olympics on fire, wining both of their opening two group stage games. 

Defender Marc Pubill was on the scoresheet for Spain in their 2-1 victory over Uzbekistan, the 

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Thrilling start to Olympics soccer competition

We've not even finish the group stage yet and already we've seen countless magical moments from the men's soccer tournament. There's been massive drama, last-gasp goals and a winning start for hosts France. 

What will we see from Spain - Egypt today? 

Scene is set for Spain - Egypt

The final round of games from Group C will see Spain take on Egypt at Matmut Atlantique, better known as Stade de Bordeaux. Spain have already booked their place in the final eight of the soccer competition but they will be eager to end the group stage phase with a win. 

Egypt, on the other hand, need a point to secure the spot in the knockout rounds. 

The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris is now well underway and the soccer tournament is reaching the end of the group stage phase. Spain take on Egypt in the final round of Group C fixtures today. 

Spain's senior team have already been crowned European champions this summer and their U-23 team sits top of Group C ahead of final round of fixtures. Their place in the knockout round is secure but opponents Egypt need a result against the high-flying Spanish to book a spot in the final eight. 

I'm Will Gittins, and I'll be bringing you full live coverage from Spain - Egypt. Away we go...