Egypt 2-0 Congo DR: Salah's 40th int'l goal books place in AFCON last 16

Mohamed Salah made one and scored one as hosts Egypt beat DR Congo 2-0 to move into the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Egypt went ahead when Salah's cross was met by Aston Villa's Ahmed Elmohamady, who finished at the second attempt.

Liverpool forward Salah then added a second with a powerful strike when surrounded by two DR Congo players after a fine run from Trezeguet.

Seven-time winners Egypt join Nigeria in the last 16 of the competition.

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25' GOAL! Egypt 1-0 Congo DR (El Mohamady)

Mohamed Salah takes a short corner, plays a one-two and then crosses the ball into the box.

It causes a bit of pinball, before landing to Ahmed Elmohamady, who takes a touch with his left foot and pokes it home with the outside of his right foot.

Ahmed Elmohamady puts the ball in the net and the home team now lead 1-0.

43' GOAL! Egypt 2-0 Congo DR (Salah)

Brilliant play by Trezeguet to set up Egypt's second for Mohamed Salah.

Trezeguet runs from his own half - nutmegging Jacques Maghoma on the way - and plays a perfect ball to Salah. The Egypt star cuts onto his left foot and then rifles a shot past the keeper at his near post when he was expecting a curler towards the other side.

Great play from Trezeguet to set up the goal.

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