Live Today Egypt vs Argentina

Egypt’s U-20 national team have finished their preparations for their tough, crucial game against Argentina, who have won the title a record six times, in the round of 16 in the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup, being played in Colombia Tuesday at 12am (Cairo local time).

“We have finished our preparations and I think they can do it,” said Diaa el-Sayyed, Egypt’s U-20 coach, after the last training session of the Young Pharaohs, prior to their clash against Argentina, in the city of Medellin in Colombia.

“My players are capable of performing miracles, provided they do all they can to please the fans. Argentina are a strong team, but we are a big team and are also very motivated,” he added. In the first round, the Young Pharaohs drew against Brazil, beating Panama 1-0 and giving Austria a 4-0 thumping.Egypt finished second in Group E with seven points, behind leaders Brazil on goal difference.

Egypt’s hero Mohamed Ibrahim scored a hat-trick, the first by an African player in FIFA U-20 World Cup history, in the Pharaohs’ thrashing of Austria.
According to el-Sayyed, the young Pharaohs are refusing to break their fast prior to their tough clash against Argentina, on the ninth day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

“All the players refuse to break their fast. I will not force them to do something they don’t want; they are free to fast or not,” added el-Sayyed, stressing that they are confident and believe they have what it takes to conquer the Argentineans.He admitted that Argentina are one of the best teams in the tournament. “But we are also a great team with the ambition to win. We’ll use the same tactics we used against Austria. We’re determined to overcome Argentina and qualify for the quarterfinals.”

Match Time: 6pm ET Time / New Your Time  (12 AM Cairo/Egypt Time)